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Before you start your journey
Departing from Penistone
- Departure station
- Penistone station guide
- Address
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- Sheffield Rd, Penistone S36 6HL
Operators serving Penistone
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Facilities at Penistone
- Ticket Office
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park
Explore the area around Penistone
- Trans Pennine Trail
About your departure station
Constructed in 1845 by the Sheffield, Ashton under Lyne Railway, Penistone became an important junction.
Its stone buildings survived wartime use.
The 1981 electrification preserved its strategic role.
2019 upgrades improved accessibility while maintaining historic character.
Serving 300,000 passengers yearly, it's a key interchange between Manchester and Sheffield routes.
The station preserves industrial heritage in this former textile town, with its unique mechanical signal box still operational.
Its survival demonstrates the value of rural rail hubs in connecting communities across challenging Pennine terrain, while supporting modern commuting patterns and tourism.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Penistone to Reading?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Penistone and Reading?
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