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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 35 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Sheffield every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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G8959312:171h16Manchester Airport (MIA)13:33Sheffield station (SHF)£111One-way1 change- C04357+G8958511:171h16Manchester Airport (MIA)12:33Sheffield station (SHF)£121One-way1 change
G16000 · W8468311:441h25Manchester Airport (MIA)13:09Sheffield station (SHF)£141One-way1 change- W84683+G8958911:481h21Manchester Airport (MIA)13:09Sheffield station (SHF)£151One-way1 change
- C2436223:312h14Manchester Airport (MIA)1:45Sheffield station (SHF)£161One-way0 changes
- G89587+C0439221:171h14Manchester Airport (MIA)22:31Sheffield station (SHF)£441One-way1 change
- C04350+G895699:171h15Manchester Airport (MIA)10:32Sheffield station (SHF)£211One-way1 change
- C04368+G8954115:171h16Manchester Airport (MIA)16:33Sheffield station (SHF)£441One-way1 change
- C04347+G895608:171h16Manchester Airport (MIA)9:33Sheffield station (SHF)£181One-way1 change
- G89571+C0438019:171h16Manchester Airport (MIA)20:33Sheffield station (SHF)£161One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 54 km
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| G89560+C04347 | On time 8:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 9:33 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
| G15896 · W84665 | On time 8:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 10:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
| G89564+W84665 | On time 8:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 10:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
| G89569+C04350 | On time 9:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 10:32 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
| C24590 · W84670 | On time 9:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 11:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
| G89573+W84670 | On time 9:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 11:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
| G89577+C04354 | On time 10:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 11:33 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
| C24597 · W84677 | On time 10:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 12:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
| G89581+W84677 | On time 10:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 12:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
| G89585+C04357 | On time 11:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 12:33 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
| G16000 · W84683 | On time 11:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 13:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield
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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 5:06 |
Last train 23:31 |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Sheffield from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield
Travelling by train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield is the fastest and most cost-effective way of making the journey. There is one direct departure every hour and one connecting service every hour from early morning until late evening. Direct routes take approximately one hour while connecting services take between 90 minutes and two hours. Departures are from Manchester Airport Train Station, while services terminate at Sheffield Train Station.
Which train companies travel from Manchester Airport to Sheffield?
Three companies provide trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield. Direct routes are operated by Transpennine Express, while connecting services are run by Northern and East Midlands. All have modern rolling stock with standard services of WiFi, luggage space and toilets. Some trains also have trolley catering.
How long is the train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield?
Direct trains to Sheffield from Manchester Airport take just over one hour to complete the journey, while connecting routes are slightly longer, taking between 90 minutes and two hours. Where a connection is required, it is made at Manchester Piccadilly Station.
How many trains are there from Manchester Airport to Sheffield?
Trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield start running in the early hours of the morning. There are then two departures an hour, one direct and one connecting, until late in the evening. A similar timetable operates from Monday to Friday with a slightly reduced service at the weekend.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield?
Departure train station: Trains to Sheffield from Manchester Airport depart from the airport's train station, which is a striking modern building located between Terminals 1 and 3 within easy walking distance of Terminal 2. Taxis and local buses are available outside Terminal 1, while train station facilities include ATMs, WiFi, currency exchange, toilets, waiting areas, a shop and a cafe. Passengers can also use the facilities in the airport terminals.
Arrival train station: Trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield complete their journeys at Sheffield Train Station, still sometimes referred to by its previous name of Pond Street Station. It is located a ten-minute walk or short bus or tram ride from the city centre. Facilities at Sheffield Station include car and bicycle parking, a taxi rank, WiFi, ATMs, toilets, waiting areas and a passenger lounge and left luggage storage as well as a selection of shops, food kiosks and cafes.
FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Sheffield
Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield station pair, with some services arriving at Meadowhall. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) and Sheffield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall train station facilities and services
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Woodhouse from Sheffield city centre
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse train station facilities and services
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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