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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cardiff to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:25 PM4h55Cardiff10:20 PMSheffield$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:25 PM4h55Cardiff10:20 PMSheffield$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:25 PM4h55Cardiff10:20 PMSheffield$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:15 PM9h55Cardiff8:10 AMSheffield$351One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 AM8h10Cardiff2:10 PMSheffield$401One-way0 transfers
- 12:40 PM5h25Cardiff6:05 PMSheffield$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Sheffield:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Sheffield costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Sheffield by train.
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