The average train between Sheffield and Manchester takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Sheffield to Manchester. 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 Sheffield and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
Sheffield to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Sheffield to Manchester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Sheffield and Manchester is 52.3 km. The road distance is 68 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £11–35 and the journey takes 54 min. Two other operators also service this route.
