How to travel from Manchester to Sheffield

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Travel Information between Manchester and Sheffield

Distance32 miles (52 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$8 - $16
Cheapest modeTrain • $8 (€7) • 50 min
Fastest modeTrain • $8 (€7) • 50 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Northern Rail (3)

Take a train or bus to travel 32 miles (52 km) to Sheffield from Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Sheffield.

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from Manchester to Sheffield

How to get from Manchester to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Manchester to Sheffield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)Y04398
09:48AM1h17
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:05AMSheffield station (SHF)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)Y04398
09:48AM1h17
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:05AMSheffield station (SHF)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsY07452
09:43AM0h51
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:34AMSheffield station (SHF)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y04413
08:48AM1h18
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:06AMSheffield station (SHF)
$151One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC27122
09:13AM0h56
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:09AMSheffield station (SHF)
$241One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC27128
08:13AM0h56
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:09AMSheffield station (SHF)
$241One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX170 · NX131
09:55AM2h50
Manchester, Coach Station
12:45PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$181One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX171 · NX131
11:10AM3h25
Manchester, Coach Station
02:35PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$181One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX172 · NX131
07:40AM3h10
Manchester, Coach Station
10:50AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$181One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Manchester to Sheffield

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Manchester to Sheffield, 92,78% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Manchester to Sheffield and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Sheffield

Travel 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.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Manchester to Sheffield: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Sheffield from Manchester is by taking a train, which costs on average $8 (€7).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Sheffield:

Taking a train costs $8 (€7) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $16 (€14) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Manchester to Sheffield is by train, which takes on average 50 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 38 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 32 miles (52 km) between Manchester and Sheffield.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Sheffield is:

  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • 9 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Manchester and Sheffield as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Manchester to Sheffield:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
  • Most travelers catch their train from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Sheffield.

The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Sheffield:

  • National Express, Megabus or FlixBus can take you to Sheffield by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Manchester to Sheffield for $16 (€14).
  • Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express can take you to Sheffield by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Sheffield for $8 (€7).

Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Sheffield with the following travel companies:

  • Direct buses with with 3 direct buses per day.
  • Direct trains with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express with 8 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Sheffield as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Sheffield from Manchester.

Looking to extend your trip from Manchester to Sheffield? Many Omio customers who go from Manchester to Sheffield usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Leeds, Birmingham or Edinburgh. If you're looking to explore London, Leeds, Birmingham or Edinburgh from Sheffield, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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