The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Manchester Airport 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 Airport will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
It's difficult to get from Sheffield to Manchester Airport without transferring at least once.
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Y04452 · Y05964
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C27125+
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Y05942Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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€21 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C27144+ Y00864 | On time 5:08 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h25 | 6:33 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C27140+ Y05942 | On time 6:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h27 | 7:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
Y07534+ Y05795 | On time 6:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h42 | 8:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C27136+ Y04867 | On time 7:07 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h29 | 8:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
Y04448 · Y05748 | On time 7:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h49 | 9:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
Y07536+ Y05748 | On time 7:29 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h31 | 9:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C27131+ Y05797 | On time 8:08 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h28 | 9:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
Y04446 · Y05758 | On time 8:15 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h45 | 10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
Y07542+ Y05758 | On time 8:45 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h15 | 10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C27125+ Y05771 | On time 9:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h25 | 10:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
Y04452 · Y05964 | On time 9:14 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h46 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
Y07544+ Y05964 | On time 9:44 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h16 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
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Compare prices and tickets Sheffield to Manchester Airport by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Manchester Airport
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 05:09 |
Last train 22:28 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Sheffield to Manchester Airport start from as low as $9 (€7) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $26 (€21) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Sheffield to Manchester Airport trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Manchester Airport from $9 (€7). 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 Sheffield to Manchester Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Manchester Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sheffield to Manchester Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.
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