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Tram and tram-train
Sheffield Supertram
Three tram routes across Sheffield plus Britain's only tram-train, which leaves the street network at Meadowhall and continues on National Rail tracks to Rotherham Parkgate. Fares are charged by the number of stops rather than by zone.
Which ticket should you buy?
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Ticket options
Short hop single
£2.20
Best for A few stops
Applies to journeys within the inner distance band.
Single, any distance
£3.10
Best for City centre to Meadowhall or Halfway
Covers the length of any one route.
Day ticket
£5.30
Best for Two or more return trips
Valid on all four routes including the tram-train.
CityWide Day (tram, bus and train)
£6.90
Best for Exploring South Yorkshire
Useful for reaching the Peak District fringe or Rotherham.
Weekly tram pass
£22.00
Best for Longer stays and students
Bought in the app or from a conductor.
Fares checked May 2026. Confirm on the operator’s own fares page before you buy.
Where you tap
There is usually nothing to tap. Board first and buy from the conductor when you are asked.
Is the day ticket worth it?
Comparing the Single, any distance at £3.10 with the Day ticket at £5.30. The day ticket becomes the cheaper choice from your second journey onwards.
| Journeys in a day | Singles cost | Against the day ticket |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | £3.10 | £2.20 cheaper |
| 2 | £6.20 | 90p more |
| 3 | £9.30 | £4.00 more |
| 4 | £12.40 | £7.10 more |
How to pay
- Contactless on board, with a daily cap
- The Supertram app
- Conductors sell tickets on board — no machines at most stops
Concessions
- Under 5s travel free.
- Children 5–18 pay a flat reduced fare across the network.
- Students at Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam get discounted term passes.
Worth knowing
- Board first, then buy — the conductor comes to you. This is the opposite of most UK tram systems.
- The tram-train to Rotherham Parkgate uses the same tickets as the trams, which makes it a cheap way to reach Rotherham.
- The Blue route to Halfway climbs steeply out of the centre and gives the best views on the network.
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Common questions
- How much is a single on Supertram?
- The cheapest single listed is £2.20 (Short hop single).
- Is a day ticket worth it on Supertram?
- It pays for itself on your second journey. The Day ticket costs £5.30 and the Single, any distance £3.10, so 2 singles come to £6.20.
- Do I need to tap out on Supertram?
- There is usually nothing to tap. Board first and buy from the conductor when you are asked.
- Can I pay with a contactless card on Supertram?
- Yes. Contactless on board, with a daily cap.
- What do children pay on Supertram?
- Under 5s travel free.