Sheffield Train Station

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Sheffield at a glance

Address:

Sheffield station
Sheaf Street
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S1 2BP

Ticket office:

Monday to Friday: 05:00 - 22:50
Saturday: 05:00 - 22:50
Sunday: 07:45 - 23:00
  • Ticket office
  • Step-free access
  • Prepurchase collection
  • Car park
  • Ticket machine
  • Toilets
  • Taxi-rank
  • Wifi
  • Seated area available
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Sheffield train station information

Sheffield Train Station is located at the bottom of a hill to the east of the city centre and has a rich history dating back to 1870, when the city was known for producing high-quality steel and cutlery. Today, the city boasts two major universities, excellent sports facilities, as well as being in a stunning location on the edge of the Peak District.

Although Sheffield train station has undergone significant expansion, stunning remnants of the original station can still be seen between platforms two and five. The elegant stone façade, added in 1905 also remains, adding to the station's charm. Sheaf Square, a vast plaza with a cascading fountain and steel sculpture, overlooks the station and pays homage to Sheffield's rivers and metalworking heritage.

Enjoy refreshments at cafes located on the train platforms, including a Starbucks on platform 5, before heading on your journey with EMR.

Sheffield train station parking

Sheffield train station has a convenient multi-storey car park named Q-Park Sheffield Station, ideal for both short and long-stay parking with accessibility-friendly step-free access throughout.

Staffing level Full time
CCTV Yes
Information systems
  • DepartureScreens
  • ArrivalScreens
  • Announcements

Performance Figures

Figures for 1st April 2026 to 2nd May 2026

Operator Trains on time (Within 3 minutes) Trains Cancelled
Northern Trains 79.2% 2%
EMR 57.4% 5.1%
CrossCountry 57.2% 2%
TransPennine 63.4% 2.6%
East Coast Route: 83.8% 3.8%

What we are doing to improve

Next 3 Months

We will continue to deliver our Joint Performance Plans with Network Rail to improve our operational performance, current focus areas include ensuring we deliver all readiness activity for the autumn season, and planning for a successful December timetable change introduction.

Next Year

We will implement performance improvement actions aligned with the Performance Restoration Framework, focusing on timetable reliability, staff availability, infrastructure resilience, and disruption management. Collaborative efforts with Network Rail will address crime, extreme weather, and congestion on parts of our route.

Longer-Term

We will introduce new Intercity trains, refurbish regional fleets, and work with Network Rail on sustainable maintenance access and infrastructure enhancements to reduce failures and improve overall service reliability.

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Ticket office information

On the station concourse

Ticket office opening times
  • Monday to Friday: 05:00 - 22:50
  • Saturday: 05:00 - 22:50
  • Sunday: 07:45 - 23:00
Pre-purchase collection Yes
Ticket machine Yes
Oyster cards issued here No
Use Oyster cards here No
Smartcards issued here Yes
Top up Smartcards here Yes
Validate Smartcards here Yes
Smartcards information

Collect and top your Smartcard at this location

Penalty fares Applicable Operators: EM
Left luggage No
Left luggage contact details

URL: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Lost property opening times
  • Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
Lost property contact details

URL: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Seated area available
Yes
Waiting room opening times
  • Monday to Friday: 05:00 - 22:50
  • Saturday: 05:00 - 22:50
  • Sunday: 07:45 - 23:00

Note:

Closed until further notice

Waiting room information

There are heating waiting rooms, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating.

The Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the station concourse.

Station buffet available Yes
Station buffet information

Cafes and vending machines.

Toilets available Yes
Toilets information

The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request. Toilet opening times:

  • Monday to Friday: 05:00 to 22:50
  • Saturday: 05:00 to 22:50
  • Sunday: 07:45 to 23:00

Baby changing facilities available Yes
Showers Unknown
Telephones available Yes
Wifi available Yes
Wifi information

Find WiFi Hotspots around Sheffield station

ATM available Yes
Bureau de change available Unknown
Shops available Yes
Helpline information

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here .

Helpline contact details

Note:

08000 11 33 23

URL: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Staff help information

04.20 - 00.00 Monday to Saturday

07.30 - 00.00 Sunday

Passenger Assistance meet and greet at the information desk in the concourse or at the ticket office.

Staff help opening times
  • Monday to Friday: 24 hours
  • Saturday: 24 hours
  • Sunday: 24 hours
Induction loop available Yes
Accessible ticket machines available Yes
Accessible booking office counter available
Yes
Ramp for train access available
Yes
Accessible taxis information
No
National Key toilets available Yes
Step free access coverage Whole station
Step free access information

This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms.

This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.

Ticket gates exist
No
Impaired mobility set down available Yes
Wheelchairs
Yes
Cycle storage available Yes
Cycle storage number of spaces 400
Cycle storage sheltered Yes
Cycle storage CCTV Yes
Cycle storage location

The cycle hub with a cycle repair stand inside is located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.

Cycle storage information

Cycle hub open 24 hours. Changing facilities and toilets available.

Cycle storage types
  • Compounds
  • Stands
Car park 1 Station Car Park
Car park 1 operator Q-Park
Car park 1 spaces 678
Car park 1 opening times
  • Monday to Friday: 24 hours
  • Saturday: 24 hours
  • Sunday: 24 hours
Car park 1 contact details

0870 4420104

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Rail replacement information

Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.

Taxi rank information

Station front

Bus services information

Most local buses depart from the Sheffield Bus Interchange or the Arundel Gate Interchange, both of which are a short walk from the station. View the map and in a printable format here .

The free-to-ride Sheffield Connect bus service departs from Sheffield Bus Interchange Starnd B1. Find more information about the Sheffield Connect service here .

Metro services information

The Sheffield 'Supertram' serves the railway station - exit the rail station via overbridge.

For tram routes and times: www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/en-gb/supertram/home

Airport information

Trans Pennine Express operate a daily, frequent train service, direct to Manchester Airport.

Sheffield Station FAQs

Trains frequently arrive into and depart from Sheffield railway station almost every day, although there may be a reduction in services during the weekends and bank holidays. You can utilise our ‘Live train search’ tool for up to date information about trains arriving into and departing from Sheffield train station.

There are several toilets located across the platforms at Sheffield station. These are on the Main Concourse, platform 1, platform 2/3, platform 5 and platform 6/8.

These toilets are open between 05:00 and 22:50 from Monday to Saturday and 07:45 to 23:00 on Sunday.

Yes, Sheffield train station has sheltered storage facilities for 400 bikes which is located at the station entrance.

The cycle hub can be accessed 24 hours a day and there is CCTV in place, giving you peace of mind when leaving your bike at the station.

Yes, dogs are allowed at Sheffield train station as long as they are kept on a lead or within a pet carrier. You can find more detailed information about travelling with pets on our dedicated landing page.

Yes, there is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall, with lifts available to all platforms at Sheffield train station.

Virtual tour of Sheffield railway station

You can use the virtual tour to explore Sheffield rail station at your leisure and find useful information to help you ahead of your journey.

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