How to travel from Sheffield to Manchester

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Compare bus and train 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 $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $9.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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Driving

$20

Average price

$18

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Cheapest

$15

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 34m

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1h 4m

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2h 32m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Manchester costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sheffield and Manchester including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Sheffield to Manchester among Omio's users.

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from Sheffield to Manchester

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Northern RailP28289
    2:14 PM1h18
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    3:32 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern RailP28289
    2:14 PM1h18
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    3:32 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayC04444
    8:44 AM0h51
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    9:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailP28298
    3:14 PM1h18
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    4:32 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailP28256
    11:14 AM1h18
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    12:32 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW84673
    11:11 AM0h54
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX195 · NX170
    4:40 AM2h45
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    7:25 AMManchester, Coach Station
    $181One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX133 · NX172
    6:35 PM2h55
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    9:30 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $181One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX131 · NX170
    11:30 AM3h40
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    3:10 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $181One-way
    1 transfer

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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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Manchester costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 2m.

The distance from Sheffield to Manchester is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Manchester is:
  • Around 10 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 bus and train 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sheffield to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
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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