Trains tickets from Manchester to Sheffield

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TodayMay 16
from $20
TomorrowMay 17
from $17
SunMay 18
from $21
MonMay 19
from $17
TueMay 20
from $15
WedMay 21
ThuMay 22
from $15
FriMay 23
from $10

Trains leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Sheffield
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Sheffield
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Sheffield
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Sheffield
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Sheffield
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Sheffield.

Average Price$6 - $65Average Duration3h 30m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$7 - $80Average Duration56m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$5 - $5Average Duration1h
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to Sheffield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Sheffield. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1hAverage Duration
$5Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Sheffield: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$22
Average train trip duration56m
Number of daily trains15
Earliest train departure7:11am
Distance33 miles (52 km)
Latest train departure11:52pm

Manchester to Sheffield Train

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From train tickets to high-end trains trip from Manchester to Sheffield, we offer a wide range of train services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/14
$20
05/15
$17
Today
$17
05/17
$17
05/18
$21
05/19
$17
05/20
$15
05/21
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Sheffield was searched and found on May 20, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $75 for a train ticket from Manchester to Sheffield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-05-20.

Usually RDG_FIRST_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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Manchester and Sheffield is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Sheffield.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Sheffield, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Manchester and Sheffield compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Manchester to Sheffield, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Sheffield to Manchester

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