What is the travel distance from Sheffield to Manchester?

The distance separating Sheffield and Manchester is 33 miles (53 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sheffield to Manchester?

The majority of buses traveling from Sheffield to Manchester start their journey at Sheffield Coach Station Interchange and wind up at Coach Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre, Play Factore, Manchester City Football Club, Manchester United Musuem and Tour Centre and City Centre Cruises.

Bus Sheffield to Manchester from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20pm	Meadowhall Interchange	1h 30m	7:50pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:45pm	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h 55m	8:40pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h 55m	8:40pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h	9:30pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h	9:30pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h 40m	8:20am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Meadowhall Interchange	1h 30m	7:50pm	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	4:40am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h 40m	8:20am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Meadowhall Interchange	4h 45m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	1:05am	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	14h 45m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20pm	Meadowhall Interchange	1h 30m	7:50pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:55am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h 30m	8:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Meadowhall Interchange	4h 45m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	1:05am	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	14h 45m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	4:55am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h 30m	8:25am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h 30m	8:25am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Meadowhall Interchange	1h 30m	7:50pm	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	4:55am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h 30m	8:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Meadowhall Interchange	4h 45m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	1:05am	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	14h 45m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20pm	Meadowhall Interchange	1h 30m	7:50pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:40am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h 40m	8:20am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Meadowhall Interchange	4h 45m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	1:05am	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	14h 45m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h 40m	8:20am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20pm	Meadowhall Interchange	1h 30m	7:50pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:40am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h 40m	8:20am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Meadowhall Interchange	4h 45m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	1:05am	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	14h 45m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h 40m	8:20am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20pm	Meadowhall Interchange	1h 30m	7:50pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:40am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h 40m	8:20am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Meadowhall Interchange	4h 45m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	1:05am	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	14h 45m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	3h 40m	8:20am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Sheffield to Manchester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 58 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

58mAverage Duration

41 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $57	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $78	Average Duration58m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,722 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to customer reviews, there have been consistent delays and late arrivals with the service. Some customers mentioned that they arrived 1 hour and a half late, almost missing their train. Additionally, there was an hour delay on the way back from Leeds to Manchester.

National Express Sheffield Manchester recent customer reviews

Overall ok, but on our way back to Manchester we had an hour delay on the way back from Leeds to Manchester

Tanya Jackson J.

July 29, 2023

I liked the low prices but the bus was very uncomfortable. It was very loud, the air con was working irregular and the seats were not very spacious.

Katja K.

June 18, 2018

The coach on the way back from Manchester to Sheffield reaches 30° in temperature, when we ask see the driver to help he was rude. He seemed rude the whole journey. Honestly this makes me consider never using National Express again. Sitting in a 30° vehicle with no air to breath for almost two hours is not how I like to travel.

Francesca W.

March 31, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Sheffield Manchester recent customer reviews

bus was an hour and a half late

Hannah T.

June 7, 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in Sheffield and Manchester?

Stops in Sheffield

A
Sheffield Coach Station Interchange
37104 Pond St, Sheffield S1, UK
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B
Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Road (Interchange), Sheffield S9
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C
Sheffield Bus Stop
Alsing Rd, Sheffield S9 1EQ, UK
D
Brown St
Persistence Works, 21 Brown St, Sheffield S1 2BS, UK

Stops in Manchester

A
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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B
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sheffield to Manchester by bus

What is the travel distance from Sheffield to Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sheffield to Manchester?
What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$6

11/19

$6

Today

$6

11/21

$14

11/22

$8

11/23

$14

11/24

$8

11/25

$6

The cheapest trip from Sheffield to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sheffield to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $51 for a bus ticket from Sheffield to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Megabus UK will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.