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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Cardiff:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Cardiff costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Cardiff
How to get from Sheffield to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 AM9h05Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)10:45 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 AM9h05Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)10:45 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G01148+
W3462912:56 PM3h10Sheffield station (SHF)4:06 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$2031One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G01184 · W29877+
G3961912:24 PM3h35Sheffield station (SHF)3:59 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$691One-way2 transfers 
C21811+G3888012:43 PM4h03Sheffield station (SHF)4:46 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$771One-way1 transfer- G38870+C044397:29 AM4h09Sheffield station (SHF)11:38 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$771One-way1 transfer
- NX564 · NX5097:00 PM7h55Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)2:55 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens$331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM9h00Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)10:55 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$341One-way1 transfer
- NX131 · NX100 · NX2167:40 PM10h05Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)5:45 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens$381One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Cardiff:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Cardiff costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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