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Cheap train tickets from Sheffield to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Cheapest

€13

Average

€19

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.

08:14AM1h18

Sheffield

09:32AMManchester Piccadilly

€131One-way

0 transfers

07:07AM0h58

Sheffield

08:05AMManchester Piccadilly

€161One-way

0 transfers

06:18AM1h18

Sheffield

07:36AMManchester Piccadilly

€171One-way

0 transfers

07:11AM1h23

Sheffield

08:34AMManchester Piccadilly

€181One-way

0 transfers

03:30AM1h21

Sheffield

04:51AMManchester Piccadilly

€311One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Sheffield to Manchester

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 5

Transpennine Express

08:08AM0h58

Sheffield

09:06AMManchester Piccadilly

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Northern Rail

08:14AM1h18

Sheffield

09:32AMManchester Piccadilly

0 transfers

East Midlands Railway

08:45AM0h50

Sheffield

09:35AMManchester Piccadilly

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

09:11AM0h54

Sheffield

10:05AMManchester Piccadilly

0 transfers

Northern Rail

09:14AM1h18

Sheffield

10:32AMManchester Piccadilly

0 transfers

East Midlands Railway

09:43AM0h52

Sheffield

10:35AMManchester Piccadilly

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Sheffield to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Fastest Journey

50 m

Average

58 m

Trains per day

Distance

52 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Sheffield for Manchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:45AM0h50

Sheffield

09:35AMManchester Piccadilly

€221One-way

0 transfers

09:43AM0h52

Sheffield

10:35AMManchester Piccadilly

€141One-way

0 transfers

09:11AM0h54

Sheffield

10:05AMManchester Piccadilly

€161One-way

0 transfers

08:08AM0h58

Sheffield

09:06AMManchester Piccadilly

€311One-way

0 transfers

08:14AM1h18

Sheffield

09:32AMManchester Piccadilly

€131One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Sheffield to Manchester

	Distance	32 miles (52 km)
	Average train duration	1 h 18 min
	Average train ticket price	$9 (€8)
	Train frequency	47 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 47 direct trains a day
	Train companies	Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway or Northern Rail

Trains from Sheffield to Manchester cover the 32 miles (52 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 18 min with our travel partners like Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway or Northern Rail. Normally, there are 47 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $9 (€8), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $9 (€8). Travelers depart most frequently from Sheffield and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Sheffield to Manchester trains

Travel from Sheffield to Manchester from $9 (€8) with Omio’s train partners Northern Rail (3)! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains between Sheffield and Manchester. 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.

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

Average Duration: 1 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: $9
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 16 a day

Trains from Sheffield to Manchester

Sheffield and Manchester are two former industrial powerhouses of northern England, now looking for a different role in the 21st century. The rail links over the Pennines between the two cities are well-established and there are frequent direct trains from Sheffield to Manchester seven days a week with a choice of operators. Journey times on the fastest services are under an hour, with departures available from early morning to late evening.

Which train companies travel from Sheffield to Manchester?

First Transpennine Express and Northern Rail both offer daily direct trains from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly Station. East Midlands Trains provide a direct service from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Road. Due to the frequency of direct services, indirect trains are not a consideration on this route.

How long is the train from Sheffield to Manchester?

The fastest connection on the 38 mile route west to Manchester from Sheffield is the 51 minute First Transpennine Express service to Manchester Piccadilly. Northern Rail services to Piccadilly take about one hour and 15 minutes, while East Midlands Trains connections to Manchester Oxford Road take between one hour and one hour and 20 minutes.

How many trains are there from Sheffield to Manchester?

Each of the three rail operators on this route provides an hourly direct service from Sheffield to Manchester so each hour there are two available connections to Manchester Piccadilly and one to Oxford Road. Services start very early in the morning and continue until a final departure to Piccadilly just before midnight. Sunday timetables offer fewer services and no early morning connections.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Sheffield to Manchester?

Departure train station: Sheffield Station is located on the south-east side of the city center, with public transport connections available on buses from the adjacent interchange and Supertram services stopping by the main entrance. Passenger facilities at the station include a pub, burger bar, food supermarket, a coffee bar, bakery, vending machines and taxi stands.

Arrival train station: Manchester Piccadilly Station is located in the city center, with local transport connection on trams and city bus routes. Oxford Road Station is on the south side of the city center, with bus connections available from stops on Whitworth Street and Oxford Street. Station facilities include coffee shops, vending machines, restrooms and taxi stands.

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

FAQs: Travel by train from Sheffield to Manchester 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 Sheffield to Manchester.

Cheap train tickets from Sheffield to Manchester can start from as little as $9 (€8) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Sheffield to Manchester is $9 (€8); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Sheffield to Manchester train travel time is 1 h 18 min for the 32 mile (52 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Sheffield to Manchester leaves at 8: 14 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Sheffield to Manchester leaves at 9: 46 PM.

Yes, there are 47 direct trains a day from Sheffield to Manchester with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express or East Midlands Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

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

When taking a train from Sheffield to Manchester, you can count on Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway or Northern Rail for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Manchester from 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 9: 46 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Sheffield, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.6 miles (954 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Sheffield is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 18 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Sheffield to Manchester by train is September.

Yes, you can take a bus from Sheffield to Manchester.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Sheffield

Manchester

Sheffield is the most popular Sheffield railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Sheffield for your trip to Manchester.

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Address

Sheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP

Phone Number

+44 8704420104

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Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.

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