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Weston Park Museum
Major museum with art, archaeology, social history, and metalwork collections, offering one of the best introductions to Sheffield’s story.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$61
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$104
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 33 m
Trains on Sep 19
16
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Sheffield will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Sheffield without transferring at least once.
G00899 · G01072
G00892 · G01068
G00942 · G01070
G00949 · G01076
G38987+
W84706
G00942 · G01070
G00892 · G01068
G00904 · G01079
G00949 · G01076
G00944 · G01081Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Sheffield:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Sheffield costing on average $103.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (3h 35m by train vs 3h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $103 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with CrossCountry.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G66713 · G01065 | 8:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h34 | 12:19 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G38971+ W84682 | 8:54 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h15 | 1:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G00892 · G01068 | On time 9:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h33 | 1:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G38951+ W84687 | 9:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h15 | 2:08 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G00942 · G01070 | On time 10:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h33 | 2:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G38979+ W84693 | 10:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h16 | 3:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G00899 · G01072 | 11:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h34 | 3:19 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G38954+ W84701 | 11:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h15 | 4:08 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G00949 · G01076 | 12:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h33 | 4:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G38987+ W84706 | 12:53 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h15 | 5:08 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G00904 · G01079 | 1:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h33 | 5:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G38956+ W84711 | 1:53 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h16 | 6:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G00944 · G01081 | 2:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h33 | 6:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G38995+ W84717 | 2:53 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h16 | 7:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G66799 · G01084 | On time 3:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h33 | 7:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G38958+ W84724 | 3:53 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h16 | 8:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Cardiff to Sheffield run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 but you can travel from only $23 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 8:56 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Sheffield — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sheffield trip today.
Major museum with art, archaeology, social history, and metalwork collections, offering one of the best introductions to Sheffield’s story.
Industrial museum on an island in the River Don, exploring steelmaking, power, and local trades in Sheffield’s famous manufacturing quarter.
Contemporary art gallery with changing exhibitions by international and regional artists, set in a striking modern building near the station.
Revived industrial neighborhood packed with heritage buildings, canalside walks, creative businesses, and one of Sheffield’s most popular urban scenes.
Large botanical garden with themed planting, glass pavilions, and peaceful paths, ideal for relaxing near the city’s southwest suburbs.
Popular hilltop park and viewpoint offering expansive city panoramas, woodland paths, gardens, and a classic place to watch the sunset.
Henderson's Relish is Sheffield's iconic spicy condiment, made in the city since 1885 and splashed on pies, stews, chips, and sandwiches.
Pork sandwiches are a South Yorkshire staple: sliced roast pork in a bread cake, often with stuffing, apple sauce, and crackling.
A bread cake filled with chips is a beloved northern comfort food, cheap and filling, and widely eaten in Sheffield chip shops.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant city-centre dining room. One of Sheffield's best-known fine dining restaurants.
Historic pub famed for traditional British food and a strong cask ale selection. Atmospheric and popular with locals and visitors.
Kelham Island favourite serving modern British comfort food and quality drinks in a stylish but relaxed setting.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while buses, cafes, and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Sheffield Station -> Sheffield Interchange, Sheffield
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Sheffield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cardiff to Sheffield trains use the Cardiff Central to Sheffield station pair, with some services arriving at Woodhouse. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Sheffield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Whitchurch (Cardiff) is 5 km from Cardiff city centre. Public transport options include:
Whitchurch (Cardiff) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Whitchurch (Cardiff): Parking.
Available at Whitchurch (Cardiff): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Whitchurch (Cardiff): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Step free access to the platform from Pen y Dre, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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