Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) train with Transpennine Express

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

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

€20

Average ticket price on Sep 18

€31

Fastest journey on Sep 18

1 h 15 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

1 h 15 m

Trains on Sep 18

28

Distance

54 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport 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 to Sheffield station (SHF) will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.

Fast trains

On Fri, Sep 18, we found 28 trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF), including 1 direct services.

On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .

On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.

  • Transpennine ExpressG15934
    11:31 PM1h16
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    12:47 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21806+Northern RailG89554
    5:17 PM1h23
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    6:40 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressG15896 · W84665
    8:44 AM1h25
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    10:09 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressC24590 · W84670
    9:44 AM1h25
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    11:09 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressC24597 · W84677
    10:44 AM1h25
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    12:09 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    221One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 54 km

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Driving

€24

Average price

€16

Average price

Cheapest

€13

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 20m

Average total duration

2h 50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 28m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) is a bus with an average price of €16.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF):

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) costing on average €24.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Sheffield station (SHF) take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Airport and Sheffield station (SHF) including taking a train and bus.

Live departures

Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC04347+Northern RailG895608:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
9:33 AM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG15896 · W846658:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
10:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84665+Northern RailG895648:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
10:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04350+Northern RailG895699:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
10:32 AM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC24590 · W846709:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
11:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84670+Northern RailG895739:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
11:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04354+Northern RailG8957710:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
11:33 AM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC24597 · W8467710:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
12:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84677+Northern RailG8958110:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
12:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04357+Northern RailG8958511:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
12:33 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG16000 · W8468311:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
1:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84683+Northern RailG8958911:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
1:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Northern RailG89593+East Midlands RailwayC0435912:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
1:33 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC24608 · W8468912:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
2:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84689+Northern RailG8959712:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
2:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04363+Northern RailG896021:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
2:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG16023 · W846951:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
3:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84695+Northern RailG896071:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
3:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Northern RailG89614+East Midlands RailwayC043652:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
3:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC24619 · W847002:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h24
4:08 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84700+Northern RailG896172:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h20
4:08 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC21806+Northern RailG895545:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h23
6:40 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC24637 · W847195:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
7:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84719+Northern RailG895585:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
7:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC21581+Northern RailG895626:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h17
7:34 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG16016 · W847256:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
8:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84725+Northern RailG895666:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
8:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF)1 transfer

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Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail or East Midlands Railway offer trains services from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF).
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Journey information

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

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Trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 22:30. 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 40m
Cheapest ticket price
€7
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
1h 15m
First train
5:06 AM
Last train
10:30 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
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: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport 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.

East Midlands Railway

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 East Midlands Railway Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
€13
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

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 Transpennine Express Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€8
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

Northern Rail

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 Northern Rail Duration
1h 49m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
€7
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

Transport for Wales

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

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
1h 18m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
€30
TransPennine Express frequency
1 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
€16
Northern Trains Limited frequency
16 a day

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

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport 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 to Sheffield station (SHF) can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) is €16; 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 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 to Sheffield station (SHF) leaves at 5:06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) leaves at 10:30 PM.
There are 10 trains a day from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) which require at least one change with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF). You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 1h 15m
When taking a train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF), you can count on East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited 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 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 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 to Sheffield station (SHF) is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Airport and Sheffield station (SHF) including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

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

Most Manchester Airport to Sheffield station (SHF) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Sheffield station (SHF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Sheffield
SheffieldSheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP+44 8704420104ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre

Bus56 · 1m · €4 · every ~7 min
TramBlue, Purp, Yell · 4m · every ~20 min

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.

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