What is the cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Manchester is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sheffield to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Manchester is to train which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Coop Live. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Sheffield to Manchester?

The distance between Sheffield and Manchester is 42 miles. The road distance is 38.8 miles.

How do I travel from Sheffield to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Sheffield to Manchester?

The train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly takes 54 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Manchester bus from?

Sheffield to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Manchester train from?

Sheffield to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Manchester?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Manchester is to train which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Sheffield to Manchester bus arrive?

Sheffield to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coop Live station.

Where does the Sheffield to Manchester train arrive?

Sheffield to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Manchester is 39 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Sheffield to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Sheffield to Manchester?

Book your Sheffield to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3482+ hotels available in Manchester.

Sheffield to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield to Manchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester PiccadillyCleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
54 min
£9–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Coop LiveMc4
1h 40m
£15–22
Drive 38.5 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Manchester38.5 mi
1h 2m
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sheffield to Manchester38.5 mi
1h 2m
£160–200

Sheffield to Manchester by train

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Distance: 42.1 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Manchester, England?

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. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Coop Live once a week. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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