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

The average train ticket price from Manchester to Sheffield is $20. The best way to find train tickets from Manchester to Sheffield is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Manchester to Sheffield?

A train trip between Manchester and Sheffield is around 56m, although the fastest train will take about 49m. This is the time it takes to travel the 33 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Manchester and Sheffield?

The number of trains from Manchester to Sheffield can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Manchester to Sheffield by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Manchester to Sheffield?

When taking the train from Manchester to Sheffield, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transpennine Express, Northern, East Midlands Railway.

Train Manchester to Sheffield from $6

Next train departures

Next departures for Manchester to Sheffield on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:48am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 17m	9:05am	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	8:43am	Manchester Piccadilly	49m	9:32am	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Manchester Piccadilly	57m	8:09am	Sheffield	No tags
Train	7:43am	Manchester Piccadilly	51m	8:34am	Sheffield	No tags
Train	8:48am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 17m	10:05am	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Sheffield on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:45am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 19m	9:04am	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	10:14am	Manchester Piccadilly	49m	11:03am	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	8:12am	Manchester Piccadilly	54m	9:06am	Sheffield	No tags
Train	9:31am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 20m	10:51am	Sheffield	No tags
Train	3:43pm	Manchester Piccadilly	51m	4:34pm	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Sheffield on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:48am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 17m	9:05am	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	3:43pm	Manchester Piccadilly	49m	4:32pm	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Manchester Piccadilly	57m	8:09am	Sheffield	No tags
Train	7:43am	Manchester Piccadilly	51m	8:34am	Sheffield	No tags
Train	8:48am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 18m	10:06am	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Sheffield on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:48am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 17m	9:05am	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	3:43pm	Manchester Piccadilly	49m	4:32pm	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Manchester Piccadilly	57m	8:09am	Sheffield	No tags
Train	7:43am	Manchester Piccadilly	51m	8:34am	Sheffield	No tags
Train	8:48am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 18m	10:06am	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Sheffield on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:48am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 17m	9:05am	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	3:43pm	Manchester Piccadilly	49m	4:32pm	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Manchester Piccadilly	57m	8:09am	Sheffield	No tags
Train	7:43am	Manchester Piccadilly	51m	8:34am	Sheffield	No tags
Train	8:48am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 18m	10:06am	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Sheffield on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:48am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 17m	9:05am	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	3:43pm	Manchester Piccadilly	49m	4:32pm	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Manchester Piccadilly	57m	8:09am	Sheffield	No tags
Train	7:43am	Manchester Piccadilly	51m	8:34am	Sheffield	No tags
Train	8:48am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 18m	10:06am	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Sheffield on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:48am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 17m	9:05am	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	8:43am	Manchester Piccadilly	49m	9:32am	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	7:12am	Manchester Piccadilly	57m	8:09am	Sheffield	No tags
Train	7:43am	Manchester Piccadilly	51m	8:34am	Sheffield	No tags
Train	8:48am	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 17m	10:05am	Sheffield	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Sheffield

We recommend carpooling

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 $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

33 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $55	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $78	Average Duration56m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

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

Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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Sheffield

A
Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Road (Interchange), Sheffield S9
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Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4

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

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Sheffield by train

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How long is the train trip from Manchester to Sheffield?
How many daily trains are there between Manchester and Sheffield?
Which train companies travel from Manchester to Sheffield?

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/20

$19

11/21

$24

Today

$15

11/23

$15

11/24

$15

11/25

$15

11/26

$6

11/27

$15

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Sheffield was searched and found on Nov 26, 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 train tickets from Manchester to Sheffield, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $72 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 $6 which is on 2025-11-26.

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.