The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 5 trains that leave Sheffield station (SHF) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 59 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 53 km
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£13 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h00 | 06:09 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h58 | 09:09 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:44 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h55 | 09:39 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h58 | 11:09 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:10 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h59 | 14:09 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 55m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 04:08 |
Last train 20:14 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsTransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sheffield station (SHF) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield station (SHF) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield station (SHF) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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)

