Train crosses viaduct along the Penistone Line

Penistone Viaduct from a distance. Yorkshire & North East UK.

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

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Getting there

Train/bus Car Plane

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

Sheffield - Huddersfield

Cost

£11.20 Off-Peak Day Return

Opening times

7 days a week | all year

Journey time

1hr 15

Distance

40 miles | 64 km

Time from London

2:10 hours (see itinerary)

Plan your trip

Suggested itinerary

Take the train from Manchester to Sheffield. Trains are frequent (look up times) and take approximately 50 minutes.

Attractions along the Penistone Line include:

The Penistone Paramount

Cinema and theatre presenting big film releases live shows and monthly organ concerts.

Experience Barnsley Museum

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.

Elsecar Heritage Centre

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

Meadowhall is one of England's biggest shopping venues, with over 230 stores from top independent and international brands.

Sheffield Winter Gardens

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.