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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 an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Sheffield to Cambridge, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Cambridge:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Cambridge costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$28. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
12:55 AM 10h20 Sheffield 11:15 AM Cambridge $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:55 AM 10h20 Sheffield 11:15 AM Cambridge $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:03 AM 4h57 Sheffield 12:00 PM Cambridge $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:15 AM 6h55 Sheffield 12:10 PM Cambridge $25 1 One-way 0 transfers2:00 AM 10h10 Sheffield 12:10 PM Cambridge $29 1 One-way 0 transfers7:30 AM 8h25 Sheffield 3:55 PM Cambridge $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Cambridge:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Cambridge costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
- Around 7 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 Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
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