First train | 04:43 | |
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Last train | 23:31 | |
Departure station | Manchester Airport | |
Arrival station | Sheffield | |
Journey time | From 1h 18m | |
Distance | 33 miles (54 km) | |
Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £5.30 | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 33 minutes to travel the 33 miles (54 km) from Manchester Airport to Sheffield by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 18 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 4 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with TransPennine Express for all or at least part of your journey to Sheffield.
Book train tickets from Manchester Airport to Sheffield in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £5.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Sheffield by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Manchester Airport and Sheffield is 1 hour and 33 minutes, with around 4 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Manchester Airport to Sheffield can start from as little as £5.30 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester Airport to Sheffield without having to change trains. There are 4 direct trains from Manchester Airport to Sheffield each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield leaves at 04:43. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield leaves at 23:31. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Manchester Airport to Sheffield cover a distance of around 33 miles (54 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Sheffield to Manchester Airport.
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