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Coach from Manchester to Sheffield: Journey Information
There are 11 intercity coaches per day from Manchester to Sheffield. Traveling by coach from Manchester to Sheffield usually takes around 3 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in just one hour and 30 minutes.
Distance | 33 mi (52 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 30m |
Cheapest price | £5.05 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Coach lines | 3 |
Coaches from Manchester to Sheffield
- FlixBus: 1 daily coaches from £5
- Megabus: 1 daily coaches from £9
- National Express: 11 daily coaches from £10
How much is a coach ticket from Manchester to Sheffield?
Bus tickets for a trip from Manchester to Sheffield cost £10.66 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Manchester to Sheffield by month
What coach companies travel from Manchester to Sheffield?
There are 3 bus lines from Manchester to Sheffield available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 11 daily trips, National Express usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1 | 1h 30m | £8.81 |
Megabus | 1 | 1h 46m | £12.52 |
National Express | 11 | 4h 2m | £11.39 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 1 trips from Manchester to Sheffield, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hours and 30 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Manchester to Sheffield
The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 33 miles from Manchester to Sheffield. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 30 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Because many passengers travel from Manchester to Sheffield at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 14:00. To see the times for all coaches from Manchester to Sheffield, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 11 scheduled coaches that travel from Manchester to Sheffield every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct coach. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different coach at any point during your trip. Direct coaches also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Manchester to Sheffield; ticket prices start at £7.94.
City Information
Manchester
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Most recognizable for its world-famous football team, Manchester is a modern, vibrant city with a diverse range of attractions that will appeal to explorers of all kinds. Often referred to as "The Capital of the North," Manchester is also known for being the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Visitors can relive this booming era by taking a trip to the Science and Industry Museum to see how this previously small town changed the world's ideas of industry and manufacturing forever. These days, Manchester is famous for its music and art scene, with it being the birthplace of bands like The Smiths and Oasis.
Art and music-lovers may want to visit Afflecks, a vast and eclectic emporium of all things indie and grunge, to purchase records, artwork, and memorabilia, among many other things. Manchester is also home to 15 parks and gardens, with Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens among the most popular. This park provides a beautiful setting for picnics and scenic walks, perfect for when you need an escape from the bustling city.
And if you really are only here for Man U, both Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium are stops on our itinerary to visit every premier league stadium in England.
With three large train stations—Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and Victoria—Manchester is easily accessible via rail. National Express and Megabus coaches also allow access from all over the country. In addition, Manchester Airport houses three large terminals, which provide global entry to the city.
Sheffield
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Sheffield is also known as the Steel City, mainly for its many innovations during the 19th-century Industrial Revolution. Flash forward to today, and Sheffield is where you'll find modern cityscapes set against beautiful green backdrops; a standout is Peak District National Park.
Paying homage to the city's history, many streets feature steel art structures, and the local museums explore the city's contributions to Britain's steel industry. Sheffield's food scene boasts a plethora of restaurants, microbreweries, and pubs all around. Top picks include Steam Yard, Silversmiths, and Kommune, all located at the city centre.
The most prominent landmarks in Sheffield are the Millennium Gallery, Sheffield Cathedral, Winter Garden, and the Kelham Island Museum. For family fun, check out the Weston Park Museum, Tropical Butterfly House, and Whirlow Hall Farm.
Two trains can take you to Sheffield: Northern Rail and CrossCountry. If you prefer to take a coach, service is available with Megabus and FlixBus.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Manchester?
Main departure station: New Moston
Coaches to Sheffield leave from 4 stations in Manchester.
All coach stations in Manchester:
New Moston
Manchester Coach Station
Miles Platting
Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
Where does the coach arrive in Sheffield?
Main arrival station: Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Sheffield.
Coach stations in Sheffield:
Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
Meadowhall Interchange
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