- Distance: 42.1 mi
- Duration: 1h 1m
The average train between Manchester and Sheffield takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Sheffield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 1:43 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Sheffield station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
Manchester to Sheffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Sheffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Manchester to Sheffield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Sheffield is 52.3 km. The road distance is 68 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.
