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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£14

Average price

£20

Fastest journey

49 m

Average duration

59 m

Trains per day

Distance

52 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester 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 to Sheffield will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Sheffield every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.

Y04411

08:481h17

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

10:05Sheffield station (SHF)

£141One-way

0 changes

Y04451

09:481h17

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:05Sheffield station (SHF)

£161One-way

0 changes

C27127

08:130h56

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

09:09Sheffield station (SHF)

£171One-way

0 changes

C27121

09:130h56

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

10:09Sheffield station (SHF)

£191One-way

0 changes

C27115

10:130h55

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:08Sheffield station (SHF)

£191One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Manchester to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £7.

Distance: 52 km

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Most popular Train	Coach
£13 Average Price	£13 Average Price Cheapest
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Manchester to Sheffield train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 July

Last updated at 13:33

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
C27127	On time 07:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	0h56	08:09 Sheffield station (SHF)	0 changesdirect
Y07451	On time 07:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	0h49	08:32 Sheffield station (SHF)	0 changesdirect
Y04411	On time 07:48 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h17	09:05 Sheffield station (SHF)	0 changesdirect
C27121	On time 08:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	0h56	09:09 Sheffield station (SHF)	0 changesdirect
Y04451	On time 08:48 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h17	10:05 Sheffield station (SHF)	0 changesdirect
C27115	On time 09:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	0h55	10:08 Sheffield station (SHF)	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Manchester to Sheffield?

The best time to book your train from Manchester to Sheffield is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Manchester to Sheffield route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Sheffield per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Manchester to Sheffield.

Trains

from £10

Coaches

from £12

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Sheffield

United Kingdom

Trains from Manchester to Sheffield run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

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

52 km

Average train duration

1h 4m

Cheapest ticket price

£4

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

50m

First train

00:05

Last train

23:58

Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express and East Midlands Trains trains Manchester to Sheffield

For as little as £5 you can travel by train from Manchester to Sheffield with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express and East Midlands Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operator in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The train provider operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

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

Average Duration: 1 h 12 min
Cheapest Price: £5
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 8 a day

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.

Manchester to Sheffield train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 50 min
Cheapest Price: £8

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.

Train information from Manchester to Sheffield with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 50 min
Cheapest Price: £8

Trains From Manchester To Sheffield: Journey Overview

With trains from Manchester to Sheffield operating on a regular basis, the first train of the day departs from Manchester Piccadilly at 5:46 a.m. and the last train departs at just before midnight. At peak times, the train departs up to 4 times per hour. The journey from Manchester to Sheffield takes a little under 1 hour, approximately 50 minutes and the route is served by Northern Rail, Transpennine Express and East Midlands Trains.

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Sheffield Train Station

Manchester Piccadilly Train Station: Located in the heart of the city, Piccadilly Station is less than a 2-minute walk from the bus station.

Sheffield Train Station: Sheffield Train Station is located in the city centre. There are regular buses and taxis to the station for those who choose not to walk.

FAQs: Manchester to Sheffield train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to Sheffield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Sheffield.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Sheffield can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Sheffield is £9; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Manchester to Sheffield is on average 49 min for the 32 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Manchester and Sheffield by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

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

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

Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to Sheffield without having to change trains with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. There are 8 direct trains from Manchester to Sheffield each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Sheffield. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Manchester to Sheffield.

For the best Manchester to Sheffield train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Manchester to Sheffield to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Sheffield, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Sheffield from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 49 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to Sheffield is September.

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

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Sheffield

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.

Manchester Airport Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Information Desk

information

Address

Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30

Distance to city center

13 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth

Parking

Car Park: No

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

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

Storage sheltered: No
Storage location: No cycle storage
Storage CCTV: No

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.

Manchester Victoria Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
Baby changing facilities: No

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: No
Storage location: on platform and approach
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transport options for Manchester Victoria

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.

Manchester Piccadilly Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
Sun: 07:00 - 22:30

Wifi

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.

Lockers

Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Dining

Burger King
Caffè Nero
Carluccio’s
Hotel Chocolat
Starbucks
The Pasty Shop
Costa Coffee
Pret a Manger
Upper Crust
McDonald's
& more

Accessibility

There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
Premier Inn Manchester City
Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
Sun: 07:00 - 22:30

Information Desk

Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.

Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly

Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

Manchester Oxford Road Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: No
Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
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

Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
Baby changing facilities: No

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: on Platform 4/5
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)