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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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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€52 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Sheffield to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to Cambridge
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Cambridge:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Cambridge costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- 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.
- 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 CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, First South Yorkshire to go to Cambridge by bus.
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