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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $43 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 $43, while a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $66 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 $58 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Sheffield costing on average $101 (€85).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (3h 35m by train vs 3h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $101 (€85) compared to roughly $66 (€55) 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Sheffield
How to get from Cardiff to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:45 AM9h35Cardiff4:20 PMSheffield$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:45 AM9h35Cardiff4:20 PMSheffield$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:10 PM5h10Cardiff10:20 PMSheffield$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:20 AM8h50Cardiff2:10 PMSheffield$241One-way0 transfers
- 2:20 AM8h55Cardiff11:15 AMSheffield$311One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 AM8h25Cardiff11:55 AMSheffield$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Sheffield:
A bus is $58 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Sheffield costing on average $101 (€85).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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