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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF)
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) 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 station (SHF) will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 27 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Sheffield station (SHF) on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C24371+
C043777:07 PM1h25Manchester Airport (MIA)8:32 PMSheffield station (SHF)$181One-way1 transfer- A29352 · W847358:36 PM1h35Manchester Airport (MIA)10:11 PMSheffield station (SHF)$191One-way1 transfer
- G1593511:30 PM1h30Manchester Airport (MIA)1:00 AMSheffield station (SHF)$191One-way0 transfers
- A29350 · W8474510:32 PM1h35Manchester Airport (MIA)12:07 AMSheffield station (SHF)$191One-way1 transfer
- A29351 · W847419:35 PM1h32Manchester Airport (MIA)11:07 PMSheffield station (SHF)$191One-way1 transfer
- W84699+
G895782:45 PM1h21Manchester Airport (MIA)4:06 PMSheffield station (SHF)$331One-way1 transfer - W84707+G895823:45 PM1h21Manchester Airport (MIA)5:06 PMSheffield station (SHF)$371One-way1 transfer
- W84745+G8961510:45 PM1h22Manchester Airport (MIA)12:07 AMSheffield station (SHF)$241One-way1 transfer
- W84731+G895987:45 PM1h22Manchester Airport (MIA)9:07 PMSheffield station (SHF)$281One-way1 transfer
- W84937+C043818:10 PM1h23Manchester Airport (MIA)9:33 PMSheffield station (SHF)$201One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m 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 station (SHF):
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Sheffield station (SHF) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€19) compared to roughly $15 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.16 (€-6.68). The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04391+G89571 | Delayed 6:43 PM 7:17 PMManchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 8:36 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| A29102 · W84729 | 7:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 9:08 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| W84729+G89575 | On time 7:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h20 | 9:08 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| C04383+G89579 | Delayed 7:43 PM 8:17 PMManchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 9:36 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| A29101 · W84736 | On time 8:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 10:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| W84736+G89583 | Delayed 8:13 PM 8:48 PMManchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 10:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| C21583+G89587 | Delayed 8:43 PM 9:17 PMManchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 10:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C21585+ G38412 | Delayed 8:54 PM 9:26 PMManchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 10:47 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| A29100 · W84739 | On time 9:40 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h27 | 11:07 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| W84739+G89591 | Delayed 9:13 PM 9:48 PMManchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 11:07 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| C21586+G89061 | Delayed 9:30 PM 9:59 PMManchester Airport (MIA) | 1h39 | 11:38 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| W84657+C31897 | 7:37 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h29 | 9:06 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| W84663+C32418 | 8:02 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h03 | 10:05 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| C31900 · P24788 | 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h07 | 10:51 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| W85171 · W84669 | 9:05 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h58 | 11:03 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| W84669+C31721 | 9:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h27 | 11:03 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| C32421 · P24801 | 9:59 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h04 | 12:03 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| W85178+P24801 | 10:10 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 12:03 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| W85180+C04353 | 11:10 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h28 | 12:38 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| A29365 · W84681 | 11:39 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h28 | 1:07 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| W85192+C21808 | 2:10 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 3:34 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| A29358 · W84699 | 2:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h30 | 4:06 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| W84699+G89578 | 2:45 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 4:06 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| W85195+C04366 | 3:10 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 4:34 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| A29357 · W84707 | 3:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h30 | 5:06 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| W84707+G89582 | 3:45 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 5:06 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
| C24371+C04377 | 7:07 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 8:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF)
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Trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) 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 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 5:06 AM |
Last train 11:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Sheffield station (SHF) from $9 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sheffield station (SHF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF)
Most Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield station pair, with some services arriving at Meadowhall. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Sheffield station (SHF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall train station facilities and services
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Woodhouse from Sheffield city centre
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse train station facilities and services
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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