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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
$13
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
52m
Average duration
1h 3m
Trains per day
21
Distance
52 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Manchester:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Manchester costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (1h 4m by train vs 1h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $14 (€12) 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 Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, 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 Sheffield to Manchester trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21812 | On time 10:43 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 11:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84673 | On time 11:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28256 | On time 11:14 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 12:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84680 | On time 12:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28270 | On time 12:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 1:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21811 | On time 12:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 1:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84686 | On time 1:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28281 | On time 1:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 2:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21591 | On time 1:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 2:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84714 | On time 6:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24782 | On time 6:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 7:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21803 | On time 6:42 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h53 | 7:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84720 | On time 7:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 8:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24795 | On time 7:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 8:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04474 | On time 7:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h53 | 8:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84727 | On time 8:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 9:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24806 | On time 8:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 9:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04395 | On time 8:42 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h53 | 9:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84738 | On time 10:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h58 | 11:09 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28273 | On time 10:45 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h26 | 12:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28311 | On time 11:28 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h09 | 12:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
C24367 | On time 3:20 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h41 | 5:01 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84643 | 5:08 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h57 | 6:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32111+ G15889 | 5:36 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h00 | 7:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84646 | 6:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h56 | 7:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04436 | 6:19 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h17 | 7:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84651 | 7:07 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h58 | 8:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24768 | 7:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h21 | 8:32 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04439 | 7:29 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h06 | 8:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84656 | 8:08 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h57 | 9:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24780 | 8:15 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h17 | 9:32 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04444 | 8:44 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h51 | 9:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84661 | 9:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24793 | 9:14 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 10:32 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21804 | 9:43 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 10:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84667 | 10:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24803 | 10:14 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 11:32 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Sheffield to Manchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (52 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 32 miles (52 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sheffield to Manchester trains use the Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
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.
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
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.
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 options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
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.
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 storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
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.
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 options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
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