Penistone Viaduct along the Penistone Line

Family fun

Scenic views

Step-free

Walking

Penistone Line

Sheffield – Huddersfield

The beautiful Penistone Line stretches from the historic West Yorkshire town of Huddersfield to the vibrant cultural city of Sheffield.

Scenic views

Throughout your journey you will be treated to views of stone-built Yorkshire villages and lush rolling countryside. Look out below as you travel over four Victorian viaducts across the full length of the route.

Walking

Explore further on foot and discover stunning countryside up close. Whether you’re looking for guided walks with groups of like-minded walkers or if you plan to go it alone, you’ll see the Penistone Line provide the ideal backdrop for an outdoor adventure. Find walks and trails from stations here. Alternatively go all out and begin the Penistone Line Trail, a long-distance walking route combining all 17 stations from along the route.

Family fun

Enjoy a family day out by train and take the greener route. With Penistone Line’s 50 things to do before you’re 5, you’ll see there’s plenty of fun to be had along the route. Download the activity leaflet here.

Step free

Stations with step-free access along the Penistone Line include: Huddersfield, Lockwood, Berry Brow, Brockholes, Denby Dale, Silkstone Common, Dodworth, Barnsley Interchange, Meadowhall and Sheffield.

Please note there is no step free access from Honley station. The remaining stations along the line have limited step free access to the platform. Search for the station on National Rail’s website here to find the full accessibility information.

About this line

Route

Sheffield – Huddersfield

Journey time

1 hr 15

Cost

Off-peak day return from £11.20

Distance

27 miles | 44 km

This line is supported by:

Stations on this line:

  • Sheffield
  • Meadowhall
  • Chapeltown (South Yorks)
  • Elsecar
  • Wombwell
  • Barnsley
  • Dodworth
  • Silkstone Common
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