How much is the train ticket from Sheffield to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Sheffield to Manchester start from $7. The average price for this train route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sheffield to Manchester?

The average train ride duration from Sheffield to Manchester is 58m, covering a distance of 33 miles (53 km). The quickest train can get you there in 50m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators service the Sheffield to Manchester route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Northern , Transpennine Express , East Midlands Railway .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Sheffield to Manchester?

The earliest train departs from Sheffield to Manchester at 7:06am. And the latest train departs at 11:28pm.

What is the best train operator from Sheffield to Manchester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Sheffield to Manchester?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Sheffield to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Sheffield to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Sheffield to Manchester from $9

Next train departures

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:11pm	Sheffield	54m	4:05pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	3:43pm	Sheffield	52m	4:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	3:11pm	Sheffield	54m	4:05pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	3:14pm	Sheffield	1h 18m	4:32pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	4:43pm	Sheffield	52m	5:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:13am	Sheffield	1h 19m	8:32am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	8:45am	Sheffield	50m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:44am	Kiveton Bridge	1h 48m	9:32am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:06am	Sheffield	59m	8:05am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:35am	Sheffield	1h	8:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:38am	Sheffield	58m	11:36am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	9:11am	Sheffield	51m	10:02am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	4:11pm	Sheffield	1h 31m	5:42pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Train	9:14am	Sheffield	1h 18m	10:32am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	9:41am	Sheffield	1h	10:41am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:15am	Sheffield	1h 17m	9:32am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	8:44am	Sheffield	51m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:43am	Kiveton Bridge	1h 49m	9:32am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:07am	Sheffield	58m	8:05am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:29am	Sheffield	1h 6m	8:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:14pm	Sheffield	1h 18m	4:32pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	8:44am	Sheffield	51m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:43am	Kiveton Bridge	1h 49m	9:32am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:07am	Sheffield	58m	8:05am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:29am	Sheffield	1h 6m	8:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:14pm	Sheffield	1h 18m	4:32pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	8:44am	Sheffield	51m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:43am	Kiveton Bridge	1h 49m	9:32am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:07am	Sheffield	58m	8:05am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:29am	Sheffield	1h 6m	8:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:15am	Sheffield	1h 17m	9:32am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	8:44am	Sheffield	51m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:43am	Kiveton Bridge	1h 49m	9:32am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:07am	Sheffield	58m	8:05am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:29am	Sheffield	1h 6m	8:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Manchester on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:15am	Sheffield	1h 17m	9:32am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	8:44am	Sheffield	51m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:43am	Kiveton Bridge	1h 49m	9:32am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:07am	Sheffield	58m	8:05am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:29am	Sheffield	1h 6m	8:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:44 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Sheffield to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

33 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $56	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $77	Average Duration58m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $10	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Sheffield and Manchester?

Sheffield

A
Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Road (Interchange), Sheffield S9
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Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.2

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sheffield to Manchester by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Sheffield to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Sheffield to Manchester start from $7. The average price for this train route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sheffield to Manchester?
The average train ride duration from Sheffield to Manchester is 58m, covering a distance of 33 miles (53 km). The quickest train can get you there in 50m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators service the Sheffield to Manchester route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Sheffield to Manchester?
The earliest train departs from Sheffield to Manchester at 7:06am. And the latest train departs at 11:28pm.
What is the best train operator from Sheffield to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Sheffield to Manchester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Sheffield to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Sheffield to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/10

$13

12/11

$13

Today

$20

12/13

$15

12/14

$19

12/15

$17

12/16

$13

12/17

$17

The cheapest trip from Sheffield to Manchester was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $75 for a train ticket from Sheffield to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually Transpennine Express 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.