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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. 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 $52, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cambridge to Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Cambridge to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Sheffield:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Sheffield costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$26. The journey takes 2h 31m versus 2h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Sheffield
How to get from Cambridge to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Sheffield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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P762337:26 AM 3h13 Cambridge North (CMB) 10:39 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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7:26 AM 3h13 Cambridge North (CMB) 10:39 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C21812+G80171+P76233+
W846677:26 AM 2h43 Cambridge North (CMB) 10:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $84 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
G00956+W709568:00 AM 3h05 Cambridge station (CBG) 11:05 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $94 1 One-way 1 transfer- G00955+C21769
6:57 AM 3h07 Cambridge station (CBG) 10:04 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $94 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00955+C02087+
G892796:57 AM 2h52 Cambridge station (CBG) 9:49 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $144 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Sheffield:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Sheffield costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains to go to Sheffield by train.
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