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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 prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m 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 $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Sheffield costing on average $76 (€63).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
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.
- NX509 · NX5643:15 AM9h00Cardiff, Sophia Gardens12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX509 · NX5643:15 AM9h00Cardiff, Sophia Gardens12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G66712 · G010648:45 AM3h33Cardiff Central (CDF)12:18 PMSheffield station (SHF)$981One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G010679:45 AM3h34Cardiff Central (CDF)1:19 PMSheffield station (SHF)$431One-way0 transfers
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Y6199410:10 AM4h09Cardiff Central (CDF)2:19 PMSheffield station (SHF)$691One-way1 transfer - G38950+
W846899:53 AM4h16Cardiff Central (CDF)2:09 PMSheffield station (SHF)$781One-way1 transfer
- NX507 · NX5605:15 AM9h25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens2:40 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$261One-way1 transfer
- NX202 · NX100 · NX1314:30 AM8h25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens12:55 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$301One-way2 transfers
- NX216 · NX100 · NX13110:10 PM10h00Cardiff, Sophia Gardens8:10 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$301One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Sheffield:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Sheffield costing on average $76 (€63).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 10 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 National Express, Megabus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Sheffield by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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