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From Sheffield to Manchester Airport, take the fastest train in 1h 15m, typically 1h 26m. Daily, 51 trains depart from Sheffield, with the first at 03:20 and the last at 23:28. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. TrainPal saves you time, effort, and money.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
08:08 Sheffield | 09:36 Manchester Airport | On time | 1h 28m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
08:15 Sheffield | 10:00 Manchester Airport | On time | 1h 45m | Northern | Find tickets | |
08:45 Sheffield | 10:00 Manchester Airport | On time | 1h 15m | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets | |
09:11 Sheffield | 10:36 Manchester Airport | On time | 1h 25m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
09:14 Sheffield | 11:00 Manchester Airport | On time | 1h 46m | Northern | Find tickets |
Plan your journey from Sheffield to Manchester Airport with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.
| First train | 03:20 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:28 |
| Departure station | Sheffield |
| Arrival station | Manchester Airport |
| Distance | 33 miles (54 km) |
| Journey time | From 1h 15m |
| Price | From £2.45 |
| Train operators | Northern, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express |
It takes one and a half hours to get from Sheffield to Manchester Airport with TransPennine Express. On your journey, you'll cross over from South Yorkshire and pass straight through the gorgeous Peak District National Park, rolling through tranquil little villages and market towns as you make your way towards Manchester, with its industrial, urban charm.
TransPennine Express operates regional and long-distance intercity services designed to keep major cities in the North of England and Scotland connected. This includes cities such as Newcastle, York, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.
Sheffield Train Station is situated just east of the city centre, making it easily accessible on foot. Buses also serve the station from nearby Arundel Gate Interchange or Sheffield Bus Station, and Sheffield’s Supertram provides convenient access to the station.
Northern, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, and TransPennine Express all run through Sheffield Train Station, offering connections to a variety of destinations. These include major cities like London, Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham, as well as regional destinations such as Nottingham, Liverpool, and Newcastle. This extensive network ensures that Sheffield Train Station is a key hub for both local and long-distance travel.
There is only one stop from Sheffield to Manchester Airport, which is at Manchester Piccadilly. It's worth considering that these stations may change at a moment's notice due to scheduling, poor weather, and engineering works. So, the best policy is to double-check before you travel.
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Manchester Airport Train Station is built into the main airport terminal building, so you can conveniently walk to arrivals and departures in only a few minutes directly from the station. The station is also only nine and a half miles from Manchester Piccadilly, and the journey between the two takes a mere fifteen minutes.
If you have some time before your flight, you could spend some time in Manchester City Centre, visiting the Arndale Centre for some pre-holiday shopping or getting a bite to eat in the Northern Quarter’s trendy cafes and restaurants. However, please note that you will likely need to purchase two separate tickets to do this.
Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, and Northern all run services through this station. Manchester Airport is a significant hub for train services around Wales, the Midlands, and Northern England, ranking it as the thirty-ninth busiest UK railway station outside of London.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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