Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF)

Showing times and prices for 29 Jul

Cheapest price

£23

Average price

£24

Fastest journey

1 h 15 m

Average duration

1 h 20 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

54 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.

Fast trains

To travel from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) you need to make at least one change.

  • Northern RailG89569+East Midlands RailwayC04350
    9:171h15
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    10:32Sheffield station (SHF)
    £231One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89560+East Midlands RailwayC04347
    8:171h16
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    9:33Sheffield station (SHF)
    £231One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressC24590 · W84670
    9:441h25
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    11:09Sheffield station (SHF)
    £241One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressG15896 · W84665
    8:441h25
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    10:09Sheffield station (SHF)
    £251One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89573+Transpennine ExpressW84670
    9:481h21
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    11:09Sheffield station (SHF)
    £251One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £8.

Distance: 54 km

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Coach

£19

Average Price

£16

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Cheapest

2h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 41m

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Additional time*

2h 42m

Average total duration

2h 12m

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Live departures

Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) trains for today, Tuesday 28 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC04359+Northern RailG89593
Delayed
11:43 12:17Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
13:33 Sheffield station (SHF)		1 change
Northern RailG89597+Transpennine ExpressW84689
On time
12:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
14:09 Sheffield station (SHF)		1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04363+Northern RailG89602
Delayed
12:43 13:17Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
14:32 Sheffield station (SHF)		1 change
Northern RailG89607+Transpennine ExpressW84695
On time
13:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
15:09 Sheffield station (SHF)		1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04365+Northern RailG89614
Delayed
13:43 14:17Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
15:32 Sheffield station (SHF)		1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84700+Northern RailG89617
Delayed
14:13 14:48Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h20
16:08 Sheffield station (SHF)		1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04368+Northern RailG89541
Delayed
14:43 15:17Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
16:33 Sheffield station (SHF)		1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84705+Northern RailG89543
Delayed
15:13 15:48Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
17:09 Sheffield station (SHF)		1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04372+Northern RailG89546
Delayed
15:43 16:17Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h23
17:40 Sheffield station (SHF)		1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84712+Northern RailG89550
Delayed
16:13 16:48Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
18:09 Sheffield station (SHF)		1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21806+Northern RailG89554
Delayed
16:43 17:17Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h23
18:40 Sheffield station (SHF)		1 change
Wednesday 29 July
East Midlands RailwayC04347+Northern RailG895608:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
9:33 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15896 · W846658:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
10:09 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84665+Northern RailG895648:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
10:09 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04350+Northern RailG895699:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
10:32 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24590 · W846709:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
11:09 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84670+Northern RailG895739:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
11:09 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF)

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Trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 15m.

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
Distance
54 km
Average train duration
1h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
1h 15m
First train
5:06
Last train
23:31
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Thu
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

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Sheffield station (SHF) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£11
East Midlands Railway frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Learn more about East Midlands Railway

Transpennine Express

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 18m
Cheapest Price
£8
Transpennine Express frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Learn more about Transpennine Express

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
£8
Northern Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transport for Wales

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Price
£15
Transport for Wales frequency
7 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 18m
Cheapest Price
£30
TransPennine Express frequency
1 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Price
£16
Northern Trains Limited frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) 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 station (SHF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £19.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) covers a distance of 54 km and takes approximately 1h 15m. Trains run 10 per day.
The first train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) leaves at 5:06.
The train distance from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) is 54 km.
The last train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) departs at 23:31.
Trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) run approximately 10 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Airport and Sheffield station (SHF). The service operates 0 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express.
To get from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) is by train, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Sheffield offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, passing through the picturesque Peak District, known for its rolling hills and charming landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Airport to Sheffield is feasible. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m, covering a distance of 54 km, with trains running 10 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport and Sheffield station (SHF)

Most Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Sheffield station (SHF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Sheffield
SheffieldSheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP+44 8704420104ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre

Bus56 · 1m · £4 · every ~7 min
TramBlue, Purp, Yell · 4m · every ~20 min

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.

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