How to travel from Sheffield to Cambridge

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Compare bus and train for Sheffield to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 105 miles (169 km)

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$49

Average price

$32

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Cheapest

3h 9m

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2h 39m

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30m

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4h 16m

Average total duration

3h 46m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Sheffield to Cambridge

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

Our recommendation

train

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

East Midlands TrainsY12360+Abellio Greater AngliaP47332
10:40AM2h59
Sheffield station (SHF)
01:39PMCambridge North (CMB)
$531One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:55AM10h20
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
11:15AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$341One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC75377+LNERY11699+CrossCountryC74800
09:32AM2h31
Sheffield station (SHF)
12:03PMCambridge station (CBG)
$821One-way
2 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12354+Abellio Greater AngliaP47316
08:40AM2h59
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:39AMCambridge North (CMB)
$671One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY12357+Abellio Greater AngliaP47321
09:39AM3h00
Sheffield station (SHF)
12:39PMCambridge North (CMB)
$751One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL36558+LNERY12000+CrossCountryC74802
10:11AM2h51
Sheffield station (SHF)
01:02PMCambridge station (CBG)
$821One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX564 · NX737 · NX727
08:20AM9h05
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
05:25PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$911One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX240 · NX737 · NX777
01:00AM8h45
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
09:45AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$931One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to Cambridge

Travel to Cambridge 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 Sheffield to Cambridge.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Cambridge including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Cambridge is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Cambridge costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 55m.

The distance from Sheffield to Cambridge is approximately 105 miles (169 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Cambridge is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Cambridge as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sheffield to Cambridge:
  • Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, First South Yorkshire to go to Cambridge by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Cambridge by train.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Oxford, London Stansted Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.

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