What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to South Yorkshire?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to South Yorkshire is to bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to South Yorkshire?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to South Yorkshire is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and South Yorkshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to South Yorkshire. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Braithwell Road/Cedar Drive via Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Rotherham Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and South Yorkshire?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to South Yorkshire. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Swinton (South Yorks) via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Manchester to South Yorkshire?

The distance between Manchester and South Yorkshire is 60 miles. The road distance is 47.6 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to South Yorkshire without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to South Yorkshire without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £35 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to South Yorkshire?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Manchester to South Yorkshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to South Yorkshire bus from?

Manchester to South Yorkshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to South Yorkshire train from?

Manchester to South Yorkshire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to South Yorkshire?

The best way to get from Manchester to South Yorkshire is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Manchester to South Yorkshire bus arrive?

Manchester to South Yorkshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to South Yorkshire train arrive?

Manchester to South Yorkshire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Manchester to South Yorkshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to South Yorkshire is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Manchester to South Yorkshire.

Where can I stay near South Yorkshire?

There are 1214+ hotels available in South Yorkshire.

Manchester to South Yorkshire - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to South Yorkshire by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Swinton (South Yorks)train Sheffield - Leeds / ...
1h 42m
£36–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk079
2h 27m
£10–14
Train, bus, line 116 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C1 to Rotherham Interchange/A1bus X3
3. Take the bus from Rotherham Interchange/B1 to Braithwell Road/Cedar Drivebus 116
2h 17m
£21–38
Drive 47.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to South Yorkshirecar 47.3 mi
1h 10m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to South Yorkshiretaxi 47.3 mi
1h 10m
£95–120
Train, line 116 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meadowhalltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the bus from Rotherham Interchange/B1 to Braithwell Road/Cedar Drivebus 116
2h
£22–34

Manchester to South Yorkshire by train, foot, and bus

332Weekly Services

2h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 59.4 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and South Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to South Yorkshire via Sheffield and Swinton (South Yorks) in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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