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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Sheffield
Omio 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 prices starting from €18. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cardiff to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Sheffield including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Sheffield:
Taking a bus costs $42 (€38) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $54 (€49).
The fastest way from Cardiff to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 32 min.
There are alternative travel options to Sheffield that take longer:
Bus takes 4 h 55 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 149 miles (241 km) between Cardiff and Sheffield.
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Sheffield is:
- 17 buses a day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Sheffield from Cardiff as scheduled services by train or 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 and arrive in Sheffield.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cardiff to Sheffield:
- You can go to Sheffield from Cardiff by bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $13 (€11) with FlixBus from Cardiff to Sheffield on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Cardiff to Sheffield with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, first_great_western or Cross Country, and you can find Transport for Wales Cardiff to Sheffield tickets for $54 (€49) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cardiff to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Sheffield tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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