How to get from Manchester to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
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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Distance | 32 miles (52 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $8 - $15 | |
Fastest mode | Train • $8 (€7) • 47 min | |
Popular travel companies | National Express or Northern Rail |
Travel 32 miles (52 km) by bus or train between Manchester and Sheffield. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Northern Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Sheffield.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Northern Trains is a publicly owned travel operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter travel across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 travel companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern travel: Standard.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Sheffield: bus or train.
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 average ticket prices of $15 (€14).
The distance from Manchester to Sheffield is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Sheffield is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Manchester and Sheffield as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Manchester to Sheffield:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Sheffield tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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