Cheap bus tickets from Sheffield to Manchester
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Manchester will cost around £ 12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 12.
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Bus times from Sheffield to Manchester
Fastest Journey
2 h 45 m
Average
3 h 19 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
52 km
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Overview: Coach from Sheffield to Manchester
 | Distance | 32 miles (52 km) |
 | Average coach duration | 2 h 45 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | £12 (€14) |
 | Direct coach | Yes |
 | Coach companies | Bus, National Express, Flixbus, Northern Rail or Megabus |
Coaches from Sheffield to Manchester cover the 32 miles (52 km) long route taking on average 2 h 45 min with our travel partners like Bus, National Express, Flixbus, Northern Rail or Megabus. There are direct coach services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £12, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £12. Travellers depart most frequently from Sheffield and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
Coach companies: National Express and FlixBus Sheffield to Manchester
You can travel by coach from Sheffield to Manchester with National Express and FlixBus for as low as £12. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FlixBus has updated its ticket policies due to the coronavirus. Keep these in mind when booking your FlixBus tickets between Sheffield and Manchester and when travelling by coach:
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- All bookings can be canceled up to 15 minutes before departure (a fee may apply).
- Cancellations made 30 days before departure are free of charge.
- Canceled tickets are refunded as a voucher, which is valid for 12 months, and is the value of the original booking (minus a cancellation fee, if applicable).
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Buses from Sheffield to Manchester: Journey Details
National Express operates regular buses from Sheffield to Manchester seven days a week. The direct journey takes around 3.5 hours. The first departure from Sheffield Interchange is just after 4:00 a.m. and the last departure is just after 10:30 p.m. Megabus offer a quicker and cheaper option to Manchester, with two buses a day departing from the Sheffield Meadowhall Shopping Centre. Journey time is 2 hours with departures at around 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Taking the Bus from Sheffield
Sheffield Interchange is on Howard Street, 10 minutes walk or 5 minutes by tram from the heart of the city. The Meadowhall Bus Station is located outside the city centre and linked by trams and trains. The tram journey takes 20 minutes and the train just 5, with departures every few minutes. First Bus and Stagecoach operate Sheffield's public transport system, which includes local and regional buses and three tram lines. Taxis are available at both stations.
Getting into Manchester by Bus
There is plenty to entertain visitors in Manchester. The city has a vibrant music and nightclub scene, cultural attractions, world-class museums and fine dining. Manchester's industrial roots, spanning over two centuries are celebrated in museums, such as the Museum of Science and Industry, as well as at the newly rejuvenated Salford Quays area of the waterside. Manchester Chorlton Street Coach Station is a few minutes by foot from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station, the Arndale Shopping Centre and the city' historic attractions. First Bus operates local tram and bus services, which include regular night bus routes seven days a week. A taxi rank is located at the station.
Travel Tips: Coach to Manchester from Sheffield
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When departing from Sheffield, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Sheffield, Sheffield, Brown Street and Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange). When arriving in Manchester, you can end your journey in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Arena and Manchester, Etihad Stadium.
Omio customers book a coach from Sheffield to Manchester, Coach Station most frequently for this route.
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Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sheffield, which is located around 0.5 miles (764 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.2 miles (343 m) away from the city centre.
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