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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sheffield to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£13

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

3 h 5 m

Average duration

3 h 22 m

Buses per day

Distance

52 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sheffield to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

22:255h05

Sheffield, Coach Station

03:30Manchester, Coach Station

£131One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

13:003h40

Sheffield, Coach Station

16:40Manchester, Coach Station

£131One-way

1 change

17:153h25

Sheffield, Coach Station

20:40Manchester, Coach Station

£141One-way

1 change

15:053h05

Sheffield, Coach Station

18:10Manchester, Coach Station

£141One-way

1 change

19:154h10

Sheffield, Coach Station

23:25Manchester, Coach Station

£141One-way

1 change

Sheffield to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
MegabusMegabus	01:05 Sheffield, Meadowhall	15h50	16:55 Manchester, Airport	1 change
MegabusMegabus	01:05 Sheffield, Meadowhall	15h05	16:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	1 change
National Express NX195 National ExpressNX195	04:40 Sheffield, Coach Station	3h40	08:20 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX131 National ExpressNX131	08:40 Sheffield, Coach Station	3h45	12:25 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX133 National ExpressNX133	09:50 Sheffield, Coach Station	4h05	13:55 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX131 National ExpressNX131	11:00 Sheffield, Coach Station	4h10	15:10 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX131 National ExpressNX131	13:00 Sheffield, Coach Station	3h40	16:40 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	13:35 Sheffield, Meadowhall	11h55	01:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	1 change
MegabusMegabus	13:35 Sheffield, Meadowhall	12h30	02:05 Manchester, Airport	1 change
National Express NX133 National ExpressNX133	15:05 Sheffield, Coach Station	3h05	18:10 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX240 National ExpressNX240	15:05 Sheffield, Coach Station	3h05	18:10 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX133 National ExpressNX133	17:15 Sheffield, Coach Station	3h25	20:40 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX133 National ExpressNX133	19:15 Sheffield, Coach Station	4h10	23:25 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX131 National ExpressNX131	21:15 Sheffield, Coach Station	3h35	00:50 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX131 National ExpressNX131	22:25 Sheffield, Coach Station	5h05	03:30 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Sheffield to Manchester

Buses from Sheffield to Manchester run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £5 by train.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £5

Distance

52 km

Average bus duration

4h 24m

Cheapest ticket price

£10

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

1h 38m

First bus

04:40

Last bus

22:25

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £5

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and TransPennine Express Sheffield to Manchester

You can travel by coach to Manchester from Sheffield with National Express, Megabus and TransPennine Express for as low as £3. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Sheffield - Manchester coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Sheffield to Manchester coach information:

Average Duration: 3 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: £10

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Coach information from Sheffield to Manchester with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 54 min
Cheapest Price: £8

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned coach providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional coaches across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern coach journeys from Sheffield to Manchester. There is only one class option on Northern coaches: Standard.

Sheffield to Manchester coach information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 1 h 8 min
Cheapest Price: £7
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 9 a day

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 from Sheffield to Manchester coach information:

Average Duration: 1 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: £3

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Coach information from Sheffield to Manchester with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 53 min
Cheapest Price: £8

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.

FAQs: Sheffield to Manchester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Sheffield to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Sheffield to Manchester.

Cheap coach tickets from Sheffield to Manchester can start from as little as £4 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Sheffield to Manchester is £10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Sheffield to Manchester coach travel time is 1 h 25 min for the 32 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Sheffield to Manchester leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Sheffield to Manchester leaves at 23: 58.

There are 14 coaches a day from Sheffield to Manchester which require at least one change with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the best Sheffield to Manchester coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Sheffield to Manchester to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange), which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Sheffield is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Sheffield to Manchester by coach is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Sheffield to Manchester including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Manchester

Sheffield

Manchester

The major coach station for departures in Sheffield is Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) for your trip from Sheffield to Manchester.

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