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

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Sept

Cheapest price on 12 Sept

£12

Average ticket price on 12 Sept

£23

Fastest journey on 12 Sept

1 h 15 m

Average journey duration on 12 Sept

1 h 16 m

Trains on 12 Sept

24

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 £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.

Fast trains

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

  • Northern RailG89061+East Midlands RailwayC21586
    21:591h39
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    23:38Sheffield station (SHF)
    £121One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressN59411 · TP059300
    22:442h09
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    0:53Sheffield station (SHF)
    £121One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89600+Transpennine ExpressTP059300
    22:482h05
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    0:53Sheffield station (SHF)
    £131One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayC04361+Northern RailG89593
    12:171h16
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    13:33Sheffield station (SHF)
    £151One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayC04351+Northern RailG89569
    9:171h16
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    10:33Sheffield station (SHF)
    £151One-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 an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 54 km

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Driving

£14

Average Price

£14

Average Price

Cheapest

£12

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 43m

Average total duration

2h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 28m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) is a coach with an average price of £14.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF):

A coach is £0.43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) costing on average £14.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Sheffield station (SHF) take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Airport and Sheffield station (SHF) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-2.53. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC04363+Northern RailG89602
Delayed
12:43 13:17Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
14:32 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG16023 · W84695
On time
13:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
15:09 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84695+Northern RailG89607
Delayed
13:13 13:48Manchester 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 ExpressC24619 · W84700
On time
14:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h24
16:08 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84700+Northern RailG89617
Delayed
14:13 14:48Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h20
16:08 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
Saturday 12 September
Northern RailG89560+East Midlands RailwayC043498:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
9:33 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Transpennine ExpressN59425 · W846648:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
10:09 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Northern RailG89564+Transpennine ExpressW846648:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
10:09 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Northern RailG89569+East Midlands RailwayC043519:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
10:33 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Transpennine ExpressN59424 · W846719:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h23
11:07 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Northern RailG89573+Transpennine ExpressW846719:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h19
11:07 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Northern RailG89577+East Midlands RailwayC0435510:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
11:33 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Transpennine ExpressN59423 · W8467610:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h24
12:08 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Northern RailG89581+Transpennine ExpressW8467610:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h20
12:08 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Northern RailG89585+East Midlands RailwayC0435811:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
12:32 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Transpennine ExpressN59422 · W8468211:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
13:09 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Northern RailG89589+Transpennine ExpressW8468211:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
13:09 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Northern RailG89593+East Midlands RailwayC0436112:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
13:33 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Transpennine ExpressN59421 · W8468712:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h24
14:08 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change
Northern RailG89597+Transpennine ExpressW8468712:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h20
14:08 Sheffield station (SHF)1 change

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East Midlands Railway as well as Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and more offer trains services from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF).
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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 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 22:30. 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 40m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
1h 15m
First train
5:06
Last train
22:30
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
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 £7. 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 East Midlands Railway Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£12
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

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 Transpennine Express Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£7
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

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 Northern Rail Duration
1h 49m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£7
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 Transport for Wales Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Transport for Wales Price
£14
Transport for Wales frequency
7 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
1h 18m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
£27
TransPennine Express frequency
1 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£14
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 £7, while the average price tends to be around £14.
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 train distance from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) is 54 km.
The first train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) leaves at 5:06.
The last train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) departs at 22:30.
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 £7.
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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