Sheffield to Hull Line
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The Sheffield to Hull line is a railway line in northern England
. It runs from Sheffield
north east to Hull Paragon
via Doncaster
. Stopping services on the line are provided by Northern Rail
, with many branching off to Adwick
or Scunthorpe
. Some stopping services continue through Hull on the Yorkshire Coast Line
or through Sheffield from the Sheffield-Lincoln Line.
No fast services run the entire length of the line, although CrossCountry
trains link Sheffield with Doncaster, as do occasional East Midlands Trains
services, while First TransPennine Express
operates the South TransPennine route linking Sheffield with Scunthorpe via Doncaster
Northern Rail operate a semi fast service along the line, with most continuing on to Bridlington / Scarborough, calling at Sheffield, Meadowhall, Doncaster, Goole, Brough, Hull, most of these services also continue fast to Bridlington calling only at Cottingham, Beverley, Drffield & Bridlington.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It runs from Sheffield
Sheffield Midland station
Sheffield station, formerly Pond Street and later Sheffield Midland, is a railway station in Sheffield, England and is the busiest station in South Yorkshire...
north east to Hull Paragon
Hull Paragon railway station
Hull Paragon Interchange is a transport complex in the centre of the city of Kingston upon Hull , England, which opened in September 2007. It integrates the city's railway station with the formerly separate bus and coach station...
via Doncaster
Doncaster railway station
Doncaster railway station serves the town of Doncaster, in South Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the East Coast Main Line north of London Kings Cross, and is about five minutes walk from Doncaster town centre. The station is managed by East Coast...
. Stopping services on the line are provided by Northern Rail
Northern Rail
Northern Rail is a British train operating company that has operated local passenger services in Northern England since 2004. Northern Rail's owner, Serco-Abellio, is a consortium formed of Abellio and Serco, an international operator of public transport systems...
, with many branching off to Adwick
Adwick railway station
Adwick railway station serves the communities of Adwick-le-Street and Carcroft, in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England...
or Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe railway station
Scunthorpe railway station serves the town of Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire, England. The station is located a short walk from the town centre, on Station Road....
. Some stopping services continue through Hull on the Yorkshire Coast Line
Yorkshire Coast Line
The Yorkshire Coast Line is a railway line in northern England. It runs northwards from Hull Paragon to Bridlington and Scarborough calling at other intermediate stations.-History:...
or through Sheffield from the Sheffield-Lincoln Line.
No fast services run the entire length of the line, although CrossCountry
CrossCountry
CrossCountry is the brand name of XC Trains Ltd., a British train operating company owned by Arriva...
trains link Sheffield with Doncaster, as do occasional East Midlands Trains
East Midlands Trains
East Midlands Trains is a British passenger train operating company. Based in Derby, it provides train services in the East Midlands, chiefly in the counties of Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Northamptonshire, and between the East Midlands and London...
services, while First TransPennine Express
First TransPennine Express
First TransPennine Express is a British train operating company. It is a joint operation between First Group and Keolis . It operates regular passenger services in northern England, including services linking the west and east coasts across the Pennines...
operates the South TransPennine route linking Sheffield with Scunthorpe via Doncaster
Northern Rail operate a semi fast service along the line, with most continuing on to Bridlington / Scarborough, calling at Sheffield, Meadowhall, Doncaster, Goole, Brough, Hull, most of these services also continue fast to Bridlington calling only at Cottingham, Beverley, Drffield & Bridlington.
Stations
- Sheffield MidlandSheffield Midland stationSheffield station, formerly Pond Street and later Sheffield Midland, is a railway station in Sheffield, England and is the busiest station in South Yorkshire...
- MeadowhallMeadowhall InterchangeMeadowhall Interchange to the north of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England is a railway station on the Midland Main Line, a Sheffield Supertram stop, and bus station. It is close to junction 34 on the M1, and serves Meadowhall Shopping Centre...
- Rotherham CentralRotherham Central railway stationRotherham Central railway station is in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The station was originally named "Rotherham", becoming "Rotherham and Masborough" in January 1889 and finally "Rotherham Central" on 25 September 1950...
- SwintonSwinton (South Yorkshire) railway stationSwinton railway station is a railway station in Swinton, South Yorkshire, England. It has three platforms and a small bus station, and lies at the junction of the former North Midland Railway main line between Rotherham Masborough and Leeds via Cudworth and the former South Yorkshire Railway line...
- MexboroughMexborough railway stationMexborough railway station serves the former mining town of Mexborough, South Yorkshire, England. It is a station on the Sheffield-Hull Line south west of Doncaster....
- ConisbroughConisbrough railway stationConisbrough railway station is a railway station in Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, England. The station is south west of Doncaster towards Sheffield...
- DoncasterDoncaster railway stationDoncaster railway station serves the town of Doncaster, in South Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the East Coast Main Line north of London Kings Cross, and is about five minutes walk from Doncaster town centre. The station is managed by East Coast...
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- Adwick branch
- BentleyBentley (South Yorkshire) railway stationBentley railway station is a railway station that serves Bentley, South Yorkshire, England. It lies on the Wakefield Line and is managed by Northern Rail, who also provide all the passenger trains serving it...
- AdwickAdwick railway stationAdwick railway station serves the communities of Adwick-le-Street and Carcroft, in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England...
- Kirk SandallKirk Sandall railway stationKirk Sandall railway station serves the suburb of Kirk Sandall in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. The station is north of Doncaster on the Sheffield to Hull Line.-Service:...
- Hatfield and StainforthHatfield and Stainforth railway stationHatfield and Stainforth railway station serves the Doncaster suburbs of Hatfield and Stainforth in South Yorkshire, England.The original station, known until the 1990s as "Stainforth and Hatfield" and was built in 1866 as a replacement for the South Yorkshire Railway's Stainforth when their line...
- Bentley
- Scunthorpe branch
- Thorne SouthThorne South railway stationThorne South railway station is one of two stations serving the ex mining town of Thorne in South Yorkshire, England. The station is north of Doncaster on the Doncaster to Cleethorpes line...
- CrowleCrowle railway stationCrowle railway station serves the town of Crowle in North Lincolnshire. Stopping services from Sheffield to Scunthorpe call at the station. Most services are provided by Northern Rail, who operate the station. Occasional services by TransPennine Express also call at this station.The station has...
- AlthorpeAlthorpe railway stationAlthorpe railway station serves the village of Althorpe in North Lincolnshire. The station is also very close to the villages of Keadby and Gunness.Stopping services from Sheffield to Scunthorpe call at the station...
- ScunthorpeScunthorpe railway stationScunthorpe railway station serves the town of Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire, England. The station is located a short walk from the town centre, on Station Road....
- Thorne NorthThorne North railway stationThorne North railway station is one of two stations serving the north of the town of Thorne in South Yorkshire, England. The station is north east of Doncaster on the Sheffield to Hull Line. The other station in the town is Thorne South for services towards Scunthorpe.-Service:Stopping services...
- GooleGoole railway stationGoole railway station serves the town of Goole in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.The service is operated and the station is managed by Northern Rail...
- SaltmarsheSaltmarshe railway stationSaltmarshe railway station is a railway station on the Sheffield-Hull Line between Goole and Gilberdyke stations. It serves the village of Laxton in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England...
- GilberdykeGilberdyke railway stationGilberdyke railway station serves the village of Gilberdyke in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The station, and all but three trains serving it, are operated by Northern Rail. There are also three westbound services per day which are operated by First TransPennine Express, these trains...
- BroomfleetBroomfleet railway stationBroomfleet railway station serves the village of Broomfleet in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The station is on the Sheffield-Hull Line west of Hull...
- BroughBrough railway stationBrough railway station serves the town of Brough in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is managed by First TransPennine Express, and also served by Northern Rail, First Hull Trains and East Coast....
- FerribyFerriby railway stationFerriby railway station serves the village of North Ferriby in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by Northern Rail.-Services:...
- HessleHessle railway stationHessle railway station serves Hessle in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by Northern Rail.This is the nearest station on the north bank of the Humber to the Humber Bridge-Services:...
- Hull ParagonHull Paragon railway stationHull Paragon Interchange is a transport complex in the centre of the city of Kingston upon Hull , England, which opened in September 2007. It integrates the city's railway station with the formerly separate bus and coach station...
- Thorne South
- Adwick branch