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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 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Sheffield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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L06989Fastest
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Sheffield
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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).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 10 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains.
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