Sheffield Station

Very unhelpful. Trying to put a 12 year old on the train to London. The train was cancelled and he needed to change in Darby. Asked which train he needed to catch first but the lady said look on the information board. How is a 12 year old going to find the platform and time of the train he is changing in Darby I have no idea.

I don’t understand the hype about Sheffield Station, it is nothing compared to Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Leeds or any other station in major cities, which Sheffield should be competing with.
The station was opened in 1870, and although they is quite a few stations opened in that time and look modern, this station is not.
The station is rather old fashioned, down to the platforms, the multiple lifts to get here and there and even the bridge connecting the 2 sides, which makes me lucky to have Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria as a home station.
The location of Sheffield is quite good, with brilliant access to rather nice waterfalls outside and Sheffield Hallam University, although it is still a bit of walk from the city centre, and a good 10 minute train ride to Meadowhall, which makes it the station for students, rather than commuters, wanting to go into Sheffield city centre, as it certainly can be confusing with a lack of signage, especially for tourists when it isn’t broad daylight!
On my trip, I found there to be a problem with the lifts with it being out of order, and they was no staff nearby which meant me having to witness, people struggling to carry both suitcases and prams down the staircase, with the only way to get assistance, calling a totally different Assisted Travel call centre, which is ridiculous, and they gave no warning about this.
They was basic facilities here, with a few shops and a Starbucks next to platform 5A but still it doesn’t compare to other stations of major cities, such as Liverpool Lime Street or Manchester Piccadilly.
Overall, this station is great for students, but barely average apart from that, so the highest I can give here is 2 stars.

A very beautiful building and a great entrance to Sheffield. It has the usual coffee shops, M&S food, WH Smiths etc, as well as coffee shops on the platform. You have to pay 20p to use the toilet.
I already had my tickets so didn’t need to buy.
The display signs were up to date and I found it easy to find my platform. I like the way they have labelled which stairs to use to avoid a crush.
The station was very clean and the outside area is lovely.

Functional, pretty and does exactly what it says on the tin. What more could you want from a station?

Small and easy to negociate, considering the size of the destination. Very handily located within the city too
Whilst the station building itself may not be the most attractive the water features that meet your eyes as you exit the station are quite stunning.
And they have a cracking station pub too, in the Sheffield Tap.

The Sheffield Station has a great location. It is across the street from the main bus station, on the tram line and a short walk to most everything in city centre. The board is easy to read, the shops are nice and the entire place is usually very tidy. Once you are outside, you can see the lovely fountains that make the station so lovely.
One of the best things about this station is The Sheffield Tap. They have a great selection of beer and a knowledgeable staff. There is a reason they are almost always busy! So if you have time to kill before your train departs, pop in for a drink.

Planes, trains, and automobiles… when you spend a lot of time at train stations and airports, you begin to start comparing and choosing favourites, maybe even making a top 5 list… oh… that is just me… should’ve never watched «High Fidelity». Anyway, this was part of the adventure to the UK Border Agency to reapply for my visa. So this was actually my first time to Sheffield, well, besides my trips to Meadow Hall. I must admit, when I arrived, I didn’t take notice of the station as I was worried about getting to my appointment and possibly being deported. However, on my way back to the station, which was very easy to walk back to from the UK Border Agency building (you know… if you have to go…), I was greeted with the very modern fountain outside of this modern railway station. I particularly like that the station is large enough that it doesn’t feel crowded and it is easy to navigate. Places to grab a snack, drink, something to read, etc. And the station is so clean. I know train stations aren’t really known for cleanliness, but this place is one of the cleanest stations I have been to.

Sheffield train station is a pictures in itself. with its lovely water fountains and architecture of the station building it is a beautiful place to have the privileged to see daily. the train services from sheffield are fairly good and on time. and it is a rather clean area.
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Pretty station. Well marked platforms that were easy to navigate. We were picked up by a friend and whisked away (about 20 minutes or so) into the country side for a delicious authentic pub experience.
We were there a few weeks before Christmas and there were carolers in the station and decorations all around. Very festive.
Only negative — you have to pay to use the toilet!

Decent station. Like the fountains, trains are generally on time and there’s a few places to get a sandwich.
No complaints

Clean and modernized rail station in the Midlands, Sheffield offers transport to London, Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool plus CrossCountry services to Scotland. There is also a tram stop nearby for Sheffield services.
It’s really quite a nice station with easy access to the tracks on stairs and step-​free. There are labels on the steps so that traffic is kept to the left side. Many ticket windows for purchasing tickets if, like me, the automated ticket machine doesn’t like your «swipe» credit card.
Departure board is easy to read and the signage clearly points out which way to which platforms.
There is a beautiful sculpture /​fountain out front.

Since it’s been renovated the station is now well trendy with the fountains outside the station. I like the destination boards inside the station, which a large and clearly visible, there is an off licence and other shops selling food & drink and there is a tramlink connected to the station which connects you to the city centre, the suburbs and Sheffield Wednesday FC.
The only sour point about the station was that I was attacked by a rival football fan there at plaform 4a on 11^th September 2004, I sustained bad back injuries as a result.

A good interchange with plenty of readable signs, unfortunately the signs are mostly written in English.
Platform access is easy to reach by stairway for those who feel energetic or by lift for the not so energetic and then by walkway bridge to platforms on either side of railway tracks. The platforms are clean and have cafes and public toilets, waiting rooms and baby-​changing facilities.
To the rear of the Station there is access to the very popular Supertram.
The only letdown to Sheffield Station is the outside forecourt at ther front of the Station, it’s simply a waste of a lot of space taken up by water features, fountains, mini waterfalls. I think this area would better have served as the city’s bus station, instead you have a seven minute walk to endure to reach the bus station and you are forced to cross two very busy highways.

Thank goodness it has now been renovated. Looks quite good once more and an excellent entry point for newcomers to the city. Has most things you’d need before (or after) along train journey. Not as big or as hectiic as many stations in similar sized cities which is always good.

A good city train station that has benefitted from significant investment over the years.
There are about a dozen platforms connected by a bridge; at one end of the bridge is the main station entrance (shops, ticket hall etc), and at the other is a tram station for local tram services. Three cheers for an integrated transport system!
The signage around the station is on the good side of average and the station staff are helpful and friendly.
All in all the station has a bright feel to it and is a good example of its type.

When I first came to Sheffield and walked out of the train station, the view was so depressing that I wondered whether I’d made the right move. However, the modernisation has made vast improvements, and it’s now a pleasant place to be, and the new water feature and pedestrianised area is a much better vista to exit to. The large screen displaying train times and stops is also much more preferable than the previous poky little screens.
There are a few shops and cafes in the station, including a handy M&S which is open till 10pm at night and so is useful for picking up a pint of milk and a snack on your way home. Get yourself a free BITE card (
) if you intend to spend any time in the station cafes, as it gives you 20% off.
Bear in mind that if you stand still for any moment in the station, you will be approached by someone asking for money. If someone says they have lost their train fare and need to get back to their sick child, chances are, they haven’t. :o)
The station is less of a pleasure for anyone collecting passengers from it, as parking is a nightmare, plus the vehicle access into the station is not so well designed and usually results in queues of beeping taxis and cars.

Sheffield Station was modernised not too long back and is much improved on what it once was. being spaciouse it never feels too busy and walking out the front doors you are greated by the newest addition to the station, its multi tierd water feature and steel waterfall wall.
the water feature also lights up at night imitating a fire effect at one point and producing steam.
The station is just a 5 minute walk away from the town centre and the nearest hotels. just a little more then that. or you can catch a taxi from its dedicated taxi rank which has a heated waiting area on the unlikely event that no taxis are available)
The platforms while old fashioned are clean and looked after, 8 platforms in all with a few stores in the main section of the stations (whs smiths, whistle stop, burgerking M&S and a coffee bar).
While not as large as some of the other stations round the country the space is utalised just right.

Since the recent redevelopment of the area this has really improved. The water feature outside makes such a good impression for the city when you walk out of the station. There’s a good selection of shops/​cafes for food and drink too.
The staff seem friendly though i don’t usually have much contact with them as i buy my tickets on line.
Its also well served by the Supertram and over the road from the bus station.

An excellent station since its rennovation a couple of years ago. The station is surely home to the best welcome than any other city in the country, with the stunning Sheaf Square.
Tram’s can be caught to all areas of the city from behind the station, and there is a very busy taxi rank just outside. To add to this the bus station is just over the road too!
One bad point however, is the distance you have to walk to the shops in the city centre, as the station isn’t too central compared to others (i.e Birmingham New Street etc.)

I commuted from Sheffield to Birmingham for a good few months and used the station every day. It has recently undergone a facelift so is very clean and shiny now. There are staff on hand to help if you are lost and the whole place is very fancy