Manchester to Sheffield train

Fri, 13 Sept
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for 13 Sept

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
Northern Rail
S60905
08:481h18
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:06Sheffield station (SHF)
£101One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Northern Rail
S60900
09:481h18
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:06Sheffield station (SHF)
£101One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
C60479
08:430h52
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:35Sheffield station (SHF)
£171One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
C60488
09:430h51
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:34Sheffield station (SHF)
£171One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
C42387
09:130h56
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:09Sheffield station (SHF)
£191One-way
0 changes

Train timetableManchester to Sheffield

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 13 September
Transpennine Express
C42381
08:130h56
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:09Sheffield station (SHF)
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
C60479
08:430h52
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:35Sheffield station (SHF)
0 changes
Northern Rail
S60905
08:481h18
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:06Sheffield station (SHF)
0 changes
Transpennine Express
C42387
09:130h56
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:09Sheffield station (SHF)
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
C60488
09:430h51
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:34Sheffield station (SHF)
0 changes
Northern Rail
S60900
09:481h18
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:06Sheffield station (SHF)
0 changes

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Train times from Manchester to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for 13 Sept

Fastest Journey

51 m

Average

1 h 1 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

52 km

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.

Fastest
East Midlands Railway
C60488
09:430h51
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:34Sheffield station (SHF)
£171One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
C60479
08:430h52
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:35Sheffield station (SHF)
£171One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
C42387
09:130h56
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:09Sheffield station (SHF)
£191One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
C42381
08:130h56
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:09Sheffield station (SHF)
£191One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail
S60905
08:481h18
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:06Sheffield station (SHF)
£101One-way
0 changes

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Overview: Train from Manchester to Sheffield

distanceDistance32 miles
durationAverage train duration50 min
priceAverage train ticket price£11 (€13)
frequencyTrain frequency25 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 25 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains

Trains from Manchester to Sheffield cover the 32 miles long journey taking on average 50 min with our travel partners like Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £5, but the average price of train tickets is £11. Travellers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Sheffield.

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.

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

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.
FAQs
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 £11; 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 50 min   for the 32 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Manchester to 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 04: 46. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Manchester to Sheffield leaves at 22: 52.
Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day from Manchester to Sheffield with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Sheffield. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Manchester to Sheffield.
For the journey from Manchester to Sheffield you can take a train with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Manchester to Sheffield on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 52.

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 50 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to Sheffield is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Sheffield from Manchester including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Sheffield

Manchester
Sheffield
The major railway station for departures from Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip between Manchester and Sheffield.
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
phone
Phone Number
+44 3457114141
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 04: 30 - 22: 30 | Sun: 07: 00 - 22: 30
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 AirportWifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibility
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
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.
Amenities at station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
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)
The major train station for arrivals in Sheffield is Sheffield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sheffield for your trip to Sheffield from Manchester.
Amenities at station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
phone
Phone Number
+44 8704420104
Public transport options for Sheffield
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.

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