The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 17 m
Trains on 05 Sept
33
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 33 trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA), including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 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.
P24769 · G898267:131h47Sheffield station (SHF)9:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£151One-way1 change
P28274 · G8999822:242h00Sheffield station (SHF)0:24Manchester Airport (MIA)£151One-way1 change
P24780 · G898318:151h45Sheffield station (SHF)10:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£171One-way1 change
P24795 · G8983819:141h46Sheffield station (SHF)21:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£171One-way1 change
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G8991222:111h47Sheffield station (SHF)23:58Manchester Airport (MIA)£181One-way1 change
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G898318:441h16Sheffield station (SHF)10:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£441One-way1 change
C04454+
G8985011:431h17Sheffield station (SHF)13:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£231One-way1 change
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G8984310:431h17Sheffield station (SHF)12:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£231One-way1 change
C04459+
G8986313:431h17Sheffield station (SHF)15:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£441One-way1 change
C04457+
G8985712:431h17Sheffield station (SHF)14:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£441One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 54 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA):
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA) costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Manchester Airport (MIA) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 25m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 19m by train vs 1h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with TransPennine Express.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C04474+ G89838 | Delayed 19:00 19:43Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h17 | 21:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84727+ G89841 | On time 20:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h25 | 21:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
P24806 · G89845 | On time 20:14 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h47 | 22:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C04395+ G89845 | On time 20:42 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h19 | 22:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84734+ G89849 | On time 21:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h22 | 22:33 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
P28259 · G89852 | On time 21:14 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h48 | 23:02 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84738 · W84877 | On time 22:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h31 | 23:42 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
P28273 · G89859 | On time 22:45 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h17 | 1:02 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
P28311+ W84759 | On time 23:28 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h39 | 1:07 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
C24365 | On time 3:47 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h43 | 5:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84642+ G89816 | 5:08 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h23 | 6:31 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84642 · N58674 | 5:08 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h01 | 8:09 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84647+ G89820 | 6:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h27 | 7:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C04437+ G89822 | 6:20 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h40 | 8:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84650+ G89824 | 7:08 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h28 | 8:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
P24769 · G89826 | 7:13 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h47 | 9:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C21346+ G89826 | 7:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h25 | 9:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84655+ G89828 | 8:08 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h28 | 9:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
P24780 · G89831 | 8:15 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h45 | 10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C04445+ G89831 | 8:44 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h16 | 10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84662+ G89833 | 9:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h25 | 10:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C04448+ G89836 | 9:43 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h17 | 11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84668+ G89839 | 10:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h25 | 11:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C04451+ G89843 | 10:43 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h17 | 12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84674+ G89847 | 11:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h25 | 12:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
P28257 · G89850 | 11:14 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h46 | 13:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C04454+ G89850 | 11:43 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h17 | 13:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84679+ G89854 | 12:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h25 | 13:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84679 · W84906 | 12:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h33 | 13:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
P28270 · G89857 | 12:14 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h46 | 14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C04457+ G89857 | 12:43 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h17 | 14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84685+ G89861 | 13:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h25 | 14:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
P28281 · G89863 | 13:14 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h46 | 15:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C04459+ G89863 | 13:43 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h17 | 15:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84715+ G89830 | 18:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h25 | 19:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
P24782 · G89832 | 18:14 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h46 | 20:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C04473+ G89832 | 18:43 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h17 | 20:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84721+ G89834 | 19:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h25 | 20:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
P24795 · G89838 | 19:14 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h46 | 21:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:20, the last at 21:24. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 2:20 |
Last train 21:24 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Manchester Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield station (SHF) and Manchester Airport (MIA)
Most Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains use the Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield station (SHF) and Manchester Airport (MIA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
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.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
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