How much does a train ticket cost from Sheffield to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Sheffield to Manchester start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sheffield to Manchester?

The average train journey time from Sheffield to Manchester is 58m, covering a distance of 33 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 50m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators serve the Sheffield to Manchester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express , Northern , East Midlands Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sheffield to Manchester?

The earliest train from Sheffield to Manchester departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 23:28.

Which 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?

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 £7

Next train departures

Next departures from Sheffield to Manchester on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:14	Sheffield	1h 18m	16:32	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Sheffield	50m	09:35	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:44	Kiveton Bridge	1h 48m	09:32	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:07	Sheffield	58m	08:05	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:29	Sheffield	1h 6m	08:35	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Manchester on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:15	Sheffield	1h 17m	09:32	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Sheffield	50m	09:35	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:44	Kiveton Bridge	1h 48m	09:32	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:07	Sheffield	58m	08:05	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:29	Sheffield	1h 6m	08:35	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Manchester on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:15	Sheffield	1h 17m	09:32	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Sheffield	50m	09:35	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:44	Kiveton Bridge	1h 48m	09:32	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:07	Sheffield	58m	08:05	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:29	Sheffield	1h 6m	08:35	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Manchester on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:13	Sheffield	1h 19m	08:32	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Sheffield	50m	09:35	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:44	Kiveton Bridge	1h 48m	09:32	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:06	Sheffield	59m	08:05	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:35	Sheffield	1h	08:35	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Manchester on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:41	Sheffield	55m	11:36	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	10:14	Sheffield	50m	11:04	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	16:11	Sheffield	1h 31m	17:42	Manchester Airport	No tags
Train	09:14	Sheffield	1h 18m	10:32	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	15:40	Sheffield	56m	16:36	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Manchester on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:15	Sheffield	1h 17m	09:32	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Sheffield	50m	09:35	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:44	Kiveton Bridge	1h 48m	09:32	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:07	Sheffield	58m	08:05	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:29	Sheffield	1h 6m	08:35	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Sheffield to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, 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£6 - £43	Average duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£5 - £60	Average duration58m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £8	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

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sheffield to Manchester by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Sheffield to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Sheffield to Manchester start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sheffield to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Sheffield to Manchester is 58m, covering a distance of 33 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 50m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Sheffield to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern, East Midlands Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sheffield to Manchester?
The earliest train from Sheffield to Manchester departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 23:28.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Sheffield to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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

30/11

£16

01/12

£9

Today

£13

03/12

£12

04/12

£13

05/12

£12

06/12

£12

07/12

£14

The cheapest trip from Sheffield to Manchester was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

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 £9 to £57 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 £12, which is on 2025-12-06.

Usually Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway 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.