How to travel from Cardiff to Sheffield

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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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 149 miles (241 km)

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$83

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$41

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4h 7m

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3h 37m

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30m

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6h 34m

Average total duration

6h 4m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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CrossCountry

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National Express

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from Cardiff to Sheffield

How to get from Cardiff to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cardiff to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
12:15PM6h20
Cardiff
06:35PMSheffield
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
12:15PM6h20
Cardiff
06:35PMSheffield
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
05:10PM5h10
Cardiff
10:20PMSheffield
$631One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
05:15PM11h40
Cardiff
04:55AMSheffield
$361One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Sheffield

Travel to Sheffield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Sheffield.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Sheffield:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Sheffield costing on average $50 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 3h 33m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Cardiff to Sheffield is approximately 149 miles (241 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Sheffield is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Sheffield:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Sheffield by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Sheffield by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Sheffield often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sheffield and these popular destinations at a great price.

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