Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF)

Showing times and prices for Jan 30

Cheapest price

€22

Average price

€26

Fastest journey

1 h 15 m

Average duration

1 h 18 m

Trains per day

12

Distance

54 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) without transferring at least once.

Northern Rail (3)L08597+East Midlands TrainsY12363
10:17AM1h16
Manchester Airport (MIA)
11:33AMSheffield station (SHF)
221One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC74079+East Midlands TrainsY12360
09:04AM1h28
Manchester Airport (MIA)
10:32AMSheffield station (SHF)
231One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC74077+East Midlands TrainsY12357
08:04AM1h29
Manchester Airport (MIA)
09:33AMSheffield station (SHF)
231One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC74087+East Midlands TrainsY12367
11:04AM1h29
Manchester Airport (MIA)
12:33PMSheffield station (SHF)
231One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)L08227+East Midlands TrainsY12360
09:17AM1h15
Manchester Airport (MIA)
10:32AMSheffield station (SHF)
241One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €6.

Distance: 54 km

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€19

Average price

€16

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1h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 17m

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Additional time*

2h 44m

Average total duration

2h 14m

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Live departures

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) trains for today, Thursday, January 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 1:10 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
northern_railL08222+east_midlands_railwayY12373
On time
1:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
2:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
northern_railL08230+transpennine_expressL36578
On time
1:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
3:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
northern_railL08226+east_midlands_railwayY12375
On time
2:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
3:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
northern_railL07257+transpennine_expressC43581
On time
2:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h20
4:08 PM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
northern_railL07268+east_midlands_railwayY12378
On time
3:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
4:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
northern_railL07945+transpennine_expressL36587
On time
3:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
5:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
Friday, January 30
transpennine_expressC74077+east_midlands_railwayY12357
On time
8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h29
9:33 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
northern_railL08638+east_midlands_railwayY12357
On time
8:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
9:33 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressL36834 · L36558
On time
8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
10:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
northern_railL08233+transpennine_expressL36558
On time
8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
10:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC74079+east_midlands_railwayY12360
On time
9:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h28
10:32 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
northern_railL08227+east_midlands_railwayY12360
On time
9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
10:32 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressL36840 · L36561
On time
9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
11:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
northern_railL08221+transpennine_expressL36561
On time
9:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
11:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
northern_railL08597+east_midlands_railwayY12363
On time
10:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
11:33 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressL36846 · L36564
On time
10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
12:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
northern_railL08210+transpennine_expressL36564
On time
10:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
12:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC74087+east_midlands_railwayY12367
On time
11:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h29
12:33 PM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF)

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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 03:48, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 15m.

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 17m
Cheapest ticket price
€6
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
1h 15m
First train
03:48
Last train
22:31
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: TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Transport for Wales from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) trainsTransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Sheffield station (SHF) from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 12m
Cheapest Price
€15
TransPennine Express frequency
5 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 17m
Cheapest Price
€10
East Midlands Trains frequency
5 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

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 17m
Cheapest Price
€6
Northern Rail (3) frequency
2 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

first_transpennine_express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 22m
Cheapest Price
€32
first_transpennine_express frequency
1 a day

Transport for Wales

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Price
€15
Transport for Wales frequency
15 a day

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF)

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

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) can start from as little as €6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) is €19; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) is 1h 15m to travel the 54 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) leaves at 3:48 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) leaves at 10:31 PM.
There are 9 trains a day from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) which require at least one change with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Transport for Wales. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF). You can choose between East Midlands Trains. East Midlands Trains trains take around 1h 17m
When taking a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF), you can count on TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Transport for Wales for the best way to get you to Sheffield station (SHF). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Sheffield station (SHF) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Sheffield station (SHF) from Manchester Airport (MIA) is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 15m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF) is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Sheffield station (SHF) including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Sheffield station (SHF)

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.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: No cycle storage
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
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 transit 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.

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