Trains tickets from Wakefield to Sheffield

TodayAug 6
TomorrowAug 7
FriAug 8
from $7
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from $7

Trains leaving Friday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Wakefield
    Departure location: Wakefield Westgate
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Sheffield
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Wakefield
    Departure location: Wakefield Westgate
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Sheffield
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Wakefield
    Departure location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Kiveton Bridge
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Wakefield
    Departure location: Wakefield Westgate
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Sheffield
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Wakefield
    Departure location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Kiveton Bridge
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Wakefield to Sheffield.

Bus
Average Price$8 - $9Average Duration1h
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$4 - $36Average Duration52m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Carpool
Average Price$5 - $5Average Duration40m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Wakefield to Sheffield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Sheffield. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
40mAverage Duration
$5Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Wakefield to Sheffield: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$15
Average train trip duration52m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure7:01am
Distance25 miles (40 km)
Latest train departure11:33pm

Wakefield to Sheffield Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/04
No data
08/05
$6
Today
$6
08/07
No data
08/08
$6
08/09
$4
08/10
$5
08/11
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wakefield to Sheffield was searched and found on Aug 9, 2025 with a price of $4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Wakefield to Sheffield, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $4 to $31 for a train ticket from Wakefield to Sheffield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-08-09.

Usually RDG_CROSSCOUNTRY will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Sheffield you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Wakefield and Sheffield, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Wakefield to Sheffield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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