Trains tickets from Sheffield to Manchester

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TodayMay 8
from $17
TomorrowMay 9
SatMay 10
from $17
SunMay 11
MonMay 12
from $17
TueMay 13
from $13
WedMay 14
from $12
ThuMay 15

Trains leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Sheffield
    Departure location: Sheffield
    Arrival time: May 10 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Sheffield
    Departure location: Sheffield
    Arrival time: May 10 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Sheffield
    Departure location: Sheffield
    Arrival time: May 10 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Airport
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Sheffield
    Departure location: Sheffield
    Arrival time: May 10 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Sheffield
    Departure location: Sheffield
    Arrival time: May 10 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Sheffield to Manchester.

Average Price$6 - $65Average Duration3h 55m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$7 - $80Average Duration58m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$7 - $7Average Duration1h
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Sheffield to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. 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
$7Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Sheffield to Manchester: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$25
Average train trip duration58m
Number of daily trains18
Earliest train departure7:06am
Distance33 miles (52 km)
Latest train departure11:28pm

Sheffield to Manchester Train

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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
05/06
$17
05/07
$13
Today
$17
05/09
$17
05/10
$17
05/11
No data
05/12
$17
05/13
$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sheffield to Manchester was searched and found on May 13, 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 $59 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 2025-05-13.

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

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Sheffield to Manchester is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Manchester, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Sheffield and Manchester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Sheffield to Manchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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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