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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 36m. 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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Sheffield to Cambridge:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Cambridge costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Cambridge
How to get from Sheffield to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:15 AM6h55Sheffield12:10 PMCambridge$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:15 AM6h55Sheffield12:10 PMCambridge$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:15 AM6h55Sheffield12:10 PMCambridge$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:55 AM10h20Sheffield11:15 AMCambridge$291One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 AM10h10Sheffield12:10 PMCambridge$361One-way0 transfers
7:20 AM9h05Sheffield4:25 PMCambridge$771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Cambridge:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Cambridge costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Cambridge by train.
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