4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Manchester
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
38
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 €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 38 trains that leave Sheffield for Manchester on Fri, Aug 14, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 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 Fri, Aug 14 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.
P247957:14 PM1h18Sheffield station (SHF)8:32 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€91One-way0 transfers- P247826:14 PM1h18Sheffield station (SHF)7:32 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€91One-way0 transfers
- P282892:14 PM1h18Sheffield station (SHF)3:32 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€121One-way0 transfers
W846435:08 AM0h57Sheffield station (SHF)6:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€141One-way0 transfers- P247808:15 AM1h17Sheffield station (SHF)9:32 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€141One-way0 transfers
C044448:44 AM0h51Sheffield station (SHF)9:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€221One-way0 transfers- C218049:43 AM0h52Sheffield station (SHF)10:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€351One-way0 transfers
- C215911:43 PM0h52Sheffield station (SHF)2:35 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€201One-way0 transfers
- C2181112:43 PM0h52Sheffield station (SHF)1:35 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€201One-way0 transfers
- C218102:43 PM0h52Sheffield station (SHF)3:35 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 52 km
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1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sheffield to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Friday, August 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W84643 | 5:08 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h57 | 6:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84646 | 6:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h56 | 7:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04436 | 6:19 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h17 | 7:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84651 | 7:07 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h58 | 8:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24768 | 7:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h21 | 8:32 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04439 | 7:29 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h06 | 8:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84656 | 8:08 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h57 | 9:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24780 | 8:15 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h17 | 9:32 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04444 | 8:44 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h51 | 9:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84661 | 9:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24793 | 9:14 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 10:32 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21804 | 9:43 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 10:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84667 | 10:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24803 | 10:14 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 11:32 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21812 | 10:43 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 11:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84673 | 11:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28256 | 11:14 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 12:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21590 | 11:43 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 12:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84680 | 12:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28270 | 12:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 1:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21811 | 12:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 1:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84686 | 1:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28281 | 1:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 2:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21591 | 1:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 2:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84692 | 2:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 3:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28289 | 2:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 3:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21810 | 2:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 3:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84697 | 3:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 4:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28298 | 3:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 4:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21593 | 3:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h52 | 4:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84702 | 4:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P28305 | 4:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 5:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84714 | 6:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24782 | 6:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 7:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21803 | 6:42 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h53 | 7:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84720 | 7:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h54 | 8:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24795 | 7:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h18 | 8:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04474 | 7:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h53 | 8:36 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 10 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 52m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
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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.
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Popular train stations from Sheffield to Manchester
Most Sheffield to Manchester trains use the Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sheffield station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
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.
Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall train station facilities and services
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: 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.
Getting to Woodhouse from Sheffield city centre
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse train station facilities and services
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: 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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Sheffield arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: 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.
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