Sheffield to Manchester Airport train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Manchester Airport

Showing times and prices for 30 Nov

Cheapest price

£20

Average price

£27

Fastest journey

1 h 6 m

Average duration

1 h 8 m

Trains per day

24

Distance

54 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Sheffield to Manchester Airport will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.

Fast trains

To travel from Sheffield to Manchester Airport you need to make at least one change.

East Midlands TrainsY07535+TransPennine ExpressTP092400
10:411h39
Sheffield station (SHF)
12:20Manchester Airport (MIA)
£201One-way
1 change
East Midlands TrainsY07549+TransPennine ExpressTP091200
16:411h39
Sheffield station (SHF)
18:20Manchester Airport (MIA)
£201One-way
1 change
East Midlands TrainsY07538+TransPennine ExpressTP092200
11:411h39
Sheffield station (SHF)
13:20Manchester Airport (MIA)
£201One-way
1 change
East Midlands TrainsY07540+TransPennine ExpressTP091800
13:381h42
Sheffield station (SHF)
15:20Manchester Airport (MIA)
£201One-way
1 change
East Midlands TrainsY07539+TransPennine ExpressTP092000
12:411h39
Sheffield station (SHF)
14:20Manchester Airport (MIA)
£201One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Sheffield to Manchester Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Manchester Airport 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 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £7.

Distance: 54 km

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Coach

£19

Average Price

£14

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 57m

Average total duration

2h 27m

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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Live departures

Sheffield to Manchester Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 22:50
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
transpennine_expressC27132 · TP093000
On time
08:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h09
09:20 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
transpennine_expressC27126 · TP092800
On time
09:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h09
10:20 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
transpennine_expressC27120 · TP092600
On time
10:14 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h06
11:20 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07535+transpennine_expressTP092400
On time
10:41 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h39
12:20 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
transpennine_expressC27114 · TP092400
On time
11:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h09
12:20 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
northern_railY04371 · Y05926
On time
11:15 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h02
13:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07538+transpennine_expressTP092200
On time
11:41 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h39
13:20 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07538+northern_railY05926
On time
11:41 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h36
13:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
transpennine_expressC27108 · TP092200
On time
12:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h09
13:20 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
northern_railY03277 · Y00852
On time
12:14 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h02
14:16 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07539+northern_railY00852
On time
12:41 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h35
14:16 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07539+transpennine_expressTP092000
On time
12:41 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h39
14:20 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
transpennine_expressC27102 · TP092000
On time
13:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h09
14:20 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07540+transpennine_expressTP091800
On time
13:38 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h42
15:20 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07540+northern_railY00884
On time
13:38 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h36
15:14 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
transpennine_expressC27096+northern_railY05768
On time
14:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h24
15:35 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
northern_railY04340 · Y00800
On time
14:14 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h00
16:14 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07543+northern_railY00800
On time
14:37 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h37
16:14 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
transpennine_expressC27090+northern_railY05749
On time
15:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h24
16:35 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07546+transpennine_expressTP091400
On time
15:40 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h40
17:20 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
transpennine_expressC27084 · C26949
On time
16:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h31
17:42 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07549+transpennine_expressTP091200
On time
16:41 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h39
18:20 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07549+northern_railY00866
On time
16:41 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h33
18:14 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change
transpennine_expressC27078+northern_railY05759
On time
17:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h24
18:35 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Sheffield to Manchester Airport

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Trains from Sheffield to Manchester Airport run on average 10 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 05:09, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 6m.

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 19m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
1h 6m
First train
05:09
Last train
22:28
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: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Sheffield to Manchester Airport trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Manchester Airport from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 15m
Cheapest Price
£7
Northern Rail (3) frequency
3 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

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 6m
Cheapest Price
£22
TransPennine Express frequency
4 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 35m
Cheapest Price
£9
East Midlands Trains frequency
3 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

first_transpennine_express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 18m
Cheapest Price
£29
first_transpennine_express frequency
19 a day

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£28
east_midlands_trains frequency
15 a day

FAQs: Sheffield to Manchester Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Manchester Airport 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Sheffield to Manchester Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £19.
Yes, a day trip from Sheffield to Manchester Airport is feasible. The journey takes 1h 6m and covers 54 km. Trains run frequently with a frequency of 10 per day.
Booking trains from Sheffield to Manchester Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Sheffield to Manchester Airport offers a scenic route, with views of the picturesque Peak District, rolling hills, and charming countryside landscapes, providing a pleasant visual experience for travellers.
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Manchester Airport is by train, costing approximately £7.
The train distance from Sheffield to Manchester Airport is 54 km.
The train journey from Sheffield to Manchester Airport covers a distance of 54 km and takes approximately 1h 6m. Trains run 10 per day.
The last train from Sheffield to Manchester Airport departs at 22:28.
Yes, there is a direct train between Sheffield and Manchester Airport. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by first_transpennine_express.
There is no night train service from Sheffield to Manchester Airport.
The first train from Sheffield to Manchester Airport leaves at 5:09.
Trains from Sheffield to Manchester Airport run approximately 10 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Sheffield to Manchester Airport.
Yes, you can take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Airport.
To get from Sheffield to Manchester Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Manchester Airport

Sheffield
Manchester
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Meadowhall
  • Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
  • Metro: Tram stop at station
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Sheffield
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
7 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Woodhouse
  • Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.

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