Sheffield to Thornaby by train

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Overview: trains from Sheffield to Thornaby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Sheffield to Thornaby, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:24 View journey
Last train 23:27 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 132
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey €82.92 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 33m
Train operators 8

Taking the train from Sheffield to Thornaby

So you’re considering going from Sheffield to Thornaby by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost from Sheffield to Thornaby

Ready to book tickets from Sheffield to Thornaby? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Sheffield and Thornaby typically run €82.92.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 3 and a half months in advance.

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Sheffield to Thornaby train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Sheffield to Thornaby is at 05:24 and the last is at 23:27. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:24 and the last one is at 23:27. You can expect 45 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 21 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Sheffield to Thornaby?

On this route spanning 132 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 44 minutes.

When are tickets between Sheffield and Thornaby available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Sheffield and Thornaby can be purchased 3 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making your Sheffield to Thornaby travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Thornaby.

FAQs about the train journey from Sheffield to Thornaby

Want to know more about your journey from Sheffield to Thornaby? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Sheffield and Thornaby by train is 132 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.