The average train between Sheffield and Poynton takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield to Poynton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Poynton. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Poynton at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Poynton. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Poynton station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Sheffield to Poynton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Poynton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Sheffield to Poynton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sheffield and Poynton is 43.4 km. The road distance is 67 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Sheffield to Stockport hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route.