4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Manchester
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Manchester will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 44 trains that leave Sheffield for Manchester on Thu, Jan 01, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 01 the direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Thu, Jan 01 the slowest trains will take 52 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 52 km
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Live departures
Sheffield to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday, December 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 C43534 | On time 8:08 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h57 | 9:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L09846 | On time 8:15 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h17 | 9:32 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12436 | On time 8:44 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h51 | 9:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36555 | On time 9:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L09853 | On time 9:15 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h17 | 10:32 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12438 | On time 9:43 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 10:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C43547 | On time 10:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25123 | On time 10:14 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 11:32 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12440 | On time 10:43 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 11:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C43554 | On time 11:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L09778 | On time 11:14 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 12:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12443 | On time 11:43 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 12:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36567 | On time 12:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L09775 | On time 12:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 1:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12446 | On time 12:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 1:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36570 | On time 1:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L07027 | On time 1:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 2:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12448 | On time 1:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 2:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Manchester
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Trains from Sheffield to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 50m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Sheffield to Manchester trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Manchester from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Sheffield to Manchester
Sheffield and Manchester are two former industrial powerhouses of northern England, now looking for a different role in the 21st century. The rail links over the Pennines between the two cities are well-established and there are frequent direct trains from Sheffield to Manchester seven days a week with a choice of operators. Journey times on the fastest services are under an hour, with departures available from early morning to late evening.
Which train companies travel from Sheffield to Manchester?
First Transpennine Express and Northern Rail both offer daily direct trains from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly Station. East Midlands Trains provide a direct service from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Road. Due to the frequency of direct services, indirect trains are not a consideration on this route.
How long is the train from Sheffield to Manchester?
The fastest connection on the 38 mile route west to Manchester from Sheffield is the 51 minute First Transpennine Express service to Manchester Piccadilly. Northern Rail services to Piccadilly take about one hour and 15 minutes, while East Midlands Trains connections to Manchester Oxford Road take between one hour and one hour and 20 minutes.
How many trains are there from Sheffield to Manchester?
Each of the three rail operators on this route provides an hourly direct service from Sheffield to Manchester so each hour there are two available connections to Manchester Piccadilly and one to Oxford Road. Services start very early in the morning and continue until a final departure to Piccadilly just before midnight. Sunday timetables offer fewer services and no early morning connections.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Sheffield to Manchester?
Departure train station: Sheffield Station is located on the south-east side of the city center, with public transport connections available on buses from the adjacent interchange and Supertram services stopping by the main entrance. Passenger facilities at the station include a pub, burger bar, food supermarket, a coffee bar, bakery, vending machines and taxi stands.
Arrival train station: Manchester Piccadilly Station is located in the city center, with local transport connection on trams and city bus routes. Oxford Road Station is on the south side of the city center, with bus connections available from stops on Whitworth Street and Oxford Street. Station facilities include coffee shops, vending machines, restrooms and taxi stands.
FAQs: Trains from Sheffield to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Manchester 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Sheffield, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.
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Popular train stations from Sheffield to Manchester
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Parking
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WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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.
ShoppingParkingAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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.
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- 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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental- 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)
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