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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for Sep 17

Cheapest

$12

Average

$14

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

05:46AM1h13

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

06:59AMSheffield station (SHF)

$121One-way

0 transfers

07:47AM1h16

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

09:03AMSheffield station (SHF)

$141One-way

0 transfers

10:48AM1h17

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

12:05PMSheffield station (SHF)

$141One-way

0 transfers

11:48AM1h17

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

01:05PMSheffield station (SHF)

$141One-way

0 transfers

06:47AM1h19

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:06AMSheffield station (SHF)

$141One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Manchester to Sheffield

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17

Northern Rail

05:46AM1h13

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

06:59AMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

06:12AM0h54

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

07:06AMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

06:47AM1h19

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:06AMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

07:12AM0h57

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:09AMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

East Midlands Railway

07:43AM0h51

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:34AMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

07:47AM1h16

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

09:03AMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

08:13AM0h56

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

09:09AMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

East Midlands Railway

08:43AM0h52

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

09:35AMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

08:48AM1h18

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

10:06AMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

09:13AM0h56

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

10:09AMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

East Midlands Railway

09:43AM0h51

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

10:34AMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

09:48AM1h18

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:06AMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

10:13AM0h55

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:08AMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

East Midlands Railway

10:43AM0h51

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:34AMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

10:48AM1h17

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

12:05PMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

11:13AM0h55

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

12:08PMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

East Midlands Railway

11:43AM0h51

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

12:34PMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

11:48AM1h17

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

01:05PMSheffield station (SHF)

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Manchester to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for Sep 17

Fastest Journey

51 m

Average

1 h 2 m

Trains per day

Distance

52 km

Of the 18 trains that leave Manchester for Sheffield every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

11:43AM0h51

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

12:34PMSheffield station (SHF)

$181One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

09:43AM0h51

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

10:34AMSheffield station (SHF)

$201One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

07:43AM0h51

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:34AMSheffield station (SHF)

$301One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

10:43AM0h51

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:34AMSheffield station (SHF)

$161One-way

0 transfers

08:43AM0h52

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

09:35AMSheffield station (SHF)

$201One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Manchester to Sheffield

Distance	32 miles (52 km)
Average train duration	50 min
Average train ticket price	$15 (€13)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day
Train companies	Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express

Trains from Manchester to Sheffield cover the 32 miles (52 km) long journey taking on average 50 min with our travel partners like Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $15 (€13), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $7 (€6). Travelers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Sheffield.

Train providers: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express and East Midlands Trains from Manchester to Sheffield trains

Find the best trains to Sheffield from Manchester with Omio's travel partners Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express and East Midlands Trains from $7 (€6). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains between Manchester and Sheffield. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Train information from Manchester to Sheffield with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 1 h 12 min
Cheapest Price: $7
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 8 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Manchester to Sheffield train information:

Average Duration: 50 min
Cheapest Price: $10

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Manchester to Sheffield train information with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 50 min
Cheapest Price: $10

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Sheffield

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to Sheffield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Sheffield.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Sheffield can start from as little as $7 (€6) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Sheffield is $15 (€13); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Manchester and Sheffield is on average 50 min for the 32 mile (52 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Manchester and Sheffield by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to Sheffield leaves at 4: 46 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to Sheffield leaves at 10: 52 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to Sheffield without having to change trains with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. There are 25 direct trains from Manchester to Sheffield each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Sheffield. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Manchester to Sheffield.

When taking a train from Manchester to Sheffield, you can count on Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express for the best way to get you to Sheffield. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Manchester and Sheffield and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 52 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Sheffield, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Sheffield from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to Sheffield is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Sheffield from Manchester including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Manchester to Sheffield

Manchester

Sheffield

The major railway station for departures from Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your journey from Manchester to Sheffield.

Manchester Piccadilly Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 04: 30 - 22: 30 | Sun: 07: 00 - 22: 30

Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly

Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

Manchester Airport Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR

Public transit options for Manchester Airport

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

Manchester Oxford Road Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU

Public transit options for Manchester Oxford Road

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)