How to travel from Manchester to Sheffield

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $5.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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$19

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$18

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1h 33m

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1h 3m

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30m

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2h 27m

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1h 57m

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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from Manchester to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

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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)L09776
10:48AM1h17
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:05PMSheffield station (SHF)
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)L06989
07:48PM1h17
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:05PMSheffield station (SHF)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsY12360
09:43AM0h49
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:32AMSheffield station (SHF)
$231One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)L09806
09:48AM1h17
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:05AMSheffield station (SHF)
$181One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)L09819
08:48AM1h16
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:04AMSheffield station (SHF)
$181One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)L09764
11:48AM1h17
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
01:05PMSheffield station (SHF)
$181One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX170 · NX131
09:55AM2h50
Manchester, Coach Station
12:45PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$191One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX171 · NX131
11:10AM3h25
Manchester, Coach Station
02:35PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$191One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX172 · NX131
07:40AM3h10
Manchester, Coach Station
10:50AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$191One-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 options to travel between Manchester and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Sheffield is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Sheffield:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Sheffield costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 30m.

The distance from Manchester to Sheffield is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Sheffield is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Sheffield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains to go to Sheffield by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Sheffield:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Sheffield often also extend their vacation to go to London, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sheffield and these popular destinations at a great price.
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