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Kelham Island Museum
Leading industrial museum in a former power station, covering Sheffield steel, engineering and working life. Popular for its city-specific story and heritage displays.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Sheffield will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
It's difficult to get from Manchester Airport to Sheffield without transferring at least once.
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C04354Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport to Sheffield:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 19m by train vs 1h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with TransPennine Express.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W85168+ C04347 | 8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h29 | 9:33 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89560+ C04347 | 8:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 9:33 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
TP086900 · W84665 | 8:50 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 10:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89569+ C04350 | 9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 10:32 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
TP086700 · W84670 | 9:50 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 11:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89577+ C04354 | 10:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 11:33 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
TP086500 · W84677 | 10:50 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 12:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
W85179+ C04357 | 11:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h29 | 12:33 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89585+ C04357 | 11:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 12:33 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
TP086300 · W84683 | 11:50 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 1:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
W85182+ C04359 | 12:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h29 | 1:33 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89593+ C04359 | 12:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 1:33 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
TP086100 · W84689 | 12:50 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 2:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
W85188+ C04363 | 1:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h28 | 2:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89602+ C04363 | 1:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 2:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
TP085900 · W84695 | 1:50 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 3:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
W85191+ C04365 | 2:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h28 | 3:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89614+ C04365 | 2:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 3:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
TP085700 · W84700 | 2:50 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h18 | 4:08 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
W85196+ C04368 | 3:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h29 | 4:33 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89541+ C04368 | 3:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 4:33 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
TP085500 · W84705 | 3:50 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 5:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89546+ C04372 | 4:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h23 | 5:40 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
TP085300 · W84712 | 4:50 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 6:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
W85206+ C21806 | 5:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h36 | 6:40 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89554+ C21806 | 5:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h23 | 6:40 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
TP085100 · W84719 | 5:50 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 7:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89562+ C21581 | 6:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h17 | 7:34 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
TP084900 · W84725 | 6:50 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 8:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89571+ C04380 | 7:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 8:33 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
TP084700 · W84730 | 7:50 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h18 | 9:08 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89579+ C04382 | 8:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 9:33 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
TP084500 · W84737 | 8:50 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h20 | 10:10 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
W84750+ C04392 | 9:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h27 | 10:31 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89587+ C04392 | 9:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h14 | 10:31 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
TP084300 · W84740 | 9:50 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h20 | 11:10 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 5:06 AM |
Last train 11:31 PM |
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Leading industrial museum in a former power station, covering Sheffield steel, engineering and working life. Popular for its city-specific story and heritage displays.
City centre gallery with Sheffield metalwork, craft, design and changing art exhibitions. A strong first stop for understanding the city’s industrial and artistic identity.
Family-friendly museum on Sheffield history, archaeology, natural sciences and art. Well curated and useful for visitors wanting a broad introduction to the city.
Central public square with fountains, lawns and major civic buildings around it. A defining city-centre gathering place and one of Sheffield’s most visited spaces.
Large urban glasshouse next to the Millennium Gallery, filled with temperate plants and linked to the main civic quarter. One of Sheffield’s signature attractions.
Former industrial district turned fashionable neighbourhood with heritage sites, canalside walks, street art and a strong independent creative scene.
A spicy, tangy Sheffield condiment used on pies, chips, stews, and sandwiches. It is one of the city's best-known food icons.
A classic Yorkshire baked batter pudding, traditionally served with roast beef and gravy. Widely associated with Sheffield and the wider county.
A traditional Sunday roast of beef, gravy, vegetables, and Yorkshire pudding. It is a staple comfort meal across Sheffield pubs and homes.
Well-known modern British restaurant with a tasting-menu focus, noted for creative seasonal cooking and a stylish contemporary setting.
Established Kelham Island gastropub known for polished British cooking, Sunday roasts, and a relaxed but refined atmosphere.
Central Sheffield restaurant serving modern British dishes with local produce in an elegant, accessible setting.
Generally cheaper than London. Dining and transport are reasonable, but central hotels and upscale restaurants cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up taxis. Tipping is optional in pubs and cafes.
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