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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Oct 08
$17
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$18
Fastest journey on Oct 08
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
2 h 47 m
Buses on Oct 08
12
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sheffield to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Manchester will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
It's difficult to get from Sheffield to Manchester without transferring at least once.
NX131 · NX172
NX131 · NX170
NX131 · NX170
NX131 · NX170
NX467 · NX170
NX467 · NX170
NX131 · NX170
NX131 · NX170
NX131 · NX170
NX131 · NX170Buses from Sheffield to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) but you can travel from only $5 (€5) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 32 miles (52 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 32 miles (52 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:43PM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:58PM | Duration 3h28 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:58PM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Manchester buses for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX131 · NX170 | 7:50 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 2h50 | 10:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · NX170 | 7:50 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 2h33 | 10:23 PM Manchester, Miles Platting | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · NX172 | 10:25 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 5h25 | 3:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, October 8 | |||||
NX467 · NX170 | 4:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 2h30 | 7:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX467 · NX170 | 4:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 6h08 | 11:03 AM Manchester, Miles Platting | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · NX170 | 8:45 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 4h30 | 1:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · NX170 | 11:30 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h40 | 3:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · NX170 | 11:30 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h23 | 2:53 PM Manchester, Miles Platting | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · NX170 | 1:00 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 4h05 | 5:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX170 | 3:05 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h55 | 7:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX170 | 3:05 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h38 | 6:43 PM Manchester, Miles Platting | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · NX170 | 6:15 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 2h40 | 8:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Most Sheffield to Manchester buses use the Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) to Manchester, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester, Airport. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Manchester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There is a café inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
Available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange): Station is wheelchair accessible.
Manchester, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.
Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.
Manchester, Airport is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Burger King (in the station), Giraffe (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Airport.
Available at Manchester, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Manchester, Miles Platting is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Miles Platting has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester, Miles Platting. ATMs are available at Manchester, Miles Platting.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Miles Platting.
Available at Manchester, Miles Platting: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Miles Platting: Station is accessible with ramps.
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