The average train between Sheffield and Manchester Arena takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Sheffield to Manchester Arena. 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 Arena. 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 Arena at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Manchester Arena. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Manchester Arena station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Sheffield to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Sheffield to Manchester Arena train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Manchester Arena is 52.8 km. The road distance is 69 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 54 min. Two other operators also service this route.