Experience the skills of Victorian engineering as you travel across four viaducts showcasing superb views of the South Pennines.
Opened in 1850 the Penistone Line offers you the best of both urban and rural exploration. From bustling urban cities and villages to expanses of picturesque rolling countryside, the Penistone Line offers something for everyone.
Highlights
Enjoy the unique atmosphere at Penistone Paramount which showcases a range of films, live performances and organ concerts
Enjoy a wide range of walks from the line, both guided and self-led
Enjoy the wonderful South Pennines Scenery
Find out more
Getting there
There are a variety of car parks near to both Huddersfield and Sheffield Stations. You can look them up on the Parkopedia website.
BY TRAIN
Get off Trans Pennine North services at Huddersfield to start your Penistone Line journey; get off at Sheffield Trans Pennine South services at Sheffield, East Midlands Trains services at Sheffield and Cross Country Trains at Sheffield. Look up times.
BY BUS
A number of bus routes serve Huddersfield and Sheffield centres. Plan your journey on the Traveline website.
Route
Cost
Opening times

Plan your trip
Take the train from Manchester to Sheffield. Trains are frequent (look up times) and take approximately 50 minutes.
Attractions along the Penistone Line include:
Cinema and theatre presenting big film releases live shows and monthly organ concerts.
The incredible story of Barnsley, told through centuries old artefacts, films and recordings donated by local people
Cooper Gallery, Barnsley
Enjoy fine art, special exhibitions and local artists work at the Cooper Gallery, a vibrant creative art-space in the heart of Barnsley.
Set within the attractive 18th century conservation village of Elsecar, Elsecar Heritage Centre is a unique family attraction and a working hub of industry.
Meadowhall is one of England's biggest shopping venues, with over 230 stores from top independent and international brands.
One of the largest temperate glasshouses to be built in the UK during the last hundred years and has created a stunning green world with more than 2,500 plants from around the world.
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