How to travel from Sheffield to Manchester

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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $5.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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$18

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1h 33m

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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from Sheffield to Manchester

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
04:40AM3h40
Sheffield
08:20AMManchester
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
04:40AM3h40
Sheffield
08:20AMManchester
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:30PM3h00
Sheffield
09:30PMManchester
$171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
08:20PM3h05
Sheffield
11:25PMManchester
$181One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:25PM5h05
Sheffield
03:30AMManchester
$181One-way
0 transfers
National Express
01:00PM3h40
Sheffield
04:40PMManchester
$181One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Sheffield to Manchester

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Sheffield to Manchester, 90,98% 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 Sheffield to Manchester 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 Sheffield to Manchester

Travel to Manchester 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 Sheffield to Manchester.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Manchester is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield to Manchester costing on average $17 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 51m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 22m.

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

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Manchester 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 Sheffield to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Manchester, 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 Manchester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sheffield to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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