Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) train with TransPennine Express

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

Showing times and prices for 14 Jan

Cheapest price

£5

Average price

£11

Fastest journey

1 h 22 m

Average duration

1 h 57 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

54 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Sheffield station (SHF) 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 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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.

Northern Rail (3)L11098 · L07012
04:482h10
Manchester Airport (MIA)
06:58Sheffield station (SHF)
£51One-way
1 change
Northern Rail (3)L08300 · L09863
05:482h18
Manchester Airport (MIA)
08:06Sheffield station (SHF)
£51One-way
1 change
TransPennine ExpressC43528
05:431h22
Manchester Airport (MIA)
07:05Sheffield station (SHF)
£231One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £6.

Distance: 54 km

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£17

Average Price

£14

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Cheapest

1h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 17m

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Additional time*

2h 44m

Average total duration

2h 14m

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Live departures

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) trains for today, Tuesday 13 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 09:51
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
northern_railL08597+east_midlands_railwayY12363
On time
10:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
11:33 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL08210+transpennine_expressL36564
On time
10:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
12:09 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL08213+east_midlands_railwayY12367
On time
11:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
12:33 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL08249+transpennine_expressL36568
On time
11:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h20
13:08 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL08229+east_midlands_railwayY12370
On time
12:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
13:33 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL08248+transpennine_expressL36572
On time
12:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h20
14:08 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL08222+east_midlands_railwayY12373
On time
13:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
14:32 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL08230+transpennine_expressL36578
On time
13:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
15:09 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL08226+east_midlands_railwayY12375
On time
14:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
15:32 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL07257+transpennine_expressC43581
On time
14:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h20
16:08 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL07268+east_midlands_railwayY12378
On time
15:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
16:32 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL07945+transpennine_expressL36587
On time
15:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
17:09 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL07275+east_midlands_railwayY12382
On time
16:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h23
17:40 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL07957+transpennine_expressL36593
On time
16:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
18:09 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL07270+east_midlands_railwayY12384
On time
17:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h23
18:40 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL07927+transpennine_expressL36597
On time
17:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
19:09 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL07284+east_midlands_railwayY12388
On time
18:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
19:32 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL07961+transpennine_expressL36600
On time
18:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h20
20:08 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL07289+east_midlands_railwayY12391
On time
19:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
20:33 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL07935+transpennine_expressC43611
On time
19:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h19
21:07 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL07285+east_midlands_railwayY12393
On time
20:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
21:33 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL07932+transpennine_expressC43617
On time
20:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
22:09 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL08000+east_midlands_railwayY12395
On time
21:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h14
22:31 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
northern_railL07959+transpennine_expressL36607
On time
21:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h22
23:10 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
Wednesday 14 January
northern_railL11098 · L07012
On time
04:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h10
06:58 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change
transpennine_expressC43528
On time
05:43 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h22
07:05 Sheffield station (SHF)
0 changesdirect
northern_railL08300 · L09863
On time
05:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h18
08:06 Sheffield station (SHF)
1 change

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

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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 03:48, the last at 22:31. 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 17m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
1h 15m
First train
03:48
Last train
22:31
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: TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Transport for Wales from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) trainsTransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Sheffield station (SHF) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 12m
Cheapest Price
£13
TransPennine Express frequency
5 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

East Midlands Trains

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 17m
Cheapest Price
£9
East Midlands Trains 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

Northern Rail (3)

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
1h 17m
Cheapest Price
£6
Northern Rail (3) 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

first_transpennine_express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 22m
Cheapest Price
£29
first_transpennine_express frequency
1 a day

Transport for Wales

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Price
£14
Transport for Wales frequency
15 a day

FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £17.
The train journey from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) covers a distance of 54 km and takes approximately 1h 15m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) is 54 km.
The first train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) leaves at 3:48.
The last train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) departs at 22:31.
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) run approximately 9 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Sheffield station (SHF). The service operates 0 times per day, provided by first_transpennine_express.
To get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) is by train, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 some scenic views, particularly as it passes through the Peak District, showcasing rolling hills and picturesque landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Airport to Sheffield is feasible as the journey takes 1h 15m, covering a distance of 54 km, with trains running 9 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF).

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

Manchester
Sheffield
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your trip from Manchester to Sheffield.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: No cycle storage
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

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