Sheffield to Manchester train with Northern Rail (3)

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Northern Rail (3)
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$21

Average price

$24

Fastest journey

51 m

Average duration

53 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

52 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Sheffield for Manchester on Sun, Jul 13, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 56 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.

Northern Rail (3)Y04419
09:14AM1h18
Sheffield station (SHF)
10:32AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$211One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC27120
10:14AM0h52
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:06AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$221One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC27114
11:11AM0h56
Sheffield station (SHF)
12:07PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$221One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC27126
09:11AM0h51
Sheffield station (SHF)
10:02AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$241One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC27132
08:11AM0h53
Sheffield station (SHF)
09:04AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$271One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Manchester

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 train with prices starting from €6. 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 train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €11.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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€15

Average price

Cheapest

€16

Average price

1h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 29m

Average total duration

1h 59m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Sheffield to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 13
Last updated at 1:03 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
transpennine_expressC27132
On time
7:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h53
8:04 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC27126
On time
8:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h51
9:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY04419
On time
8:14 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1h18
9:32 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC27120
On time
9:14 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h52
10:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 transfersDirect
east_midlands_railwayY07535
On time
9:42 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h54
10:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC27114
On time
10:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h56
11:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Sheffield to Manchester?

The best time to book your train from Sheffield to Manchester is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Sheffield to Manchester route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Sheffield to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Sheffield to Manchester.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Sheffield to Manchester

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Trains from Sheffield to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
32 miles (52 km)
Average train duration
1h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
$8 (€6)
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
50m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:58
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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

You can travel by train to Manchester from Sheffield with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express and East Midlands Trains for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Northern Rail (3) from Sheffield to Manchester train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 8 min
  • Cheapest Price: $10
  • Northern Rail (3) frequency: 9 a day

Train tickets from Sheffield to Manchester: when to book to save $

Time Price Savings
1 week earlier 7 €
2 weeks earlier 6 €17%
3 weeks earlier 5 €40%
1 month before 5 €40%
2 months earlier 5 €40%
3 months earlier 5 €40%


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FAQs: Trains from Sheffield to Manchester

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Popular train stations from Sheffield to Manchester

Sheffield
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Sheffield is Meadowhall. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Meadowhall for your trip from Sheffield to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Meadowhall
  • Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
  • Metro: Tram stop at station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Sheffield
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Oxford Road. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Oxford Road for your journey to Manchester from Sheffield.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: on Platform 4/5
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
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)
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: No cycle storage
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
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.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
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

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