There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff University to Sheffield by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 32m£81–240Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk078
7h 2m£18–35Drive 180.7 mi
- Drive from Cardiff University to Sheffieldcar 180.7 mi
3h 27m£45–65Fly, train
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
7h 11m£60–400
Cardiff University to Sheffield by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff University to Sheffield is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff University to Sheffield is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff University to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Sheffield via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Cardiff University and Sheffield is 186 miles. The road distance is 181.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff University to Sheffield without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £80 - £240.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cardiff University to Sheffield, including transfers.
Cardiff University to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff University to Sheffield is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 2m.
Cardiff University to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff University to Sheffield is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Cardiff University to Sheffield.
What companies run services between Cardiff University, Wales and Sheffield, England?
You can take a vehicle from Cardiff University to Sheffield via Cardiff Central and Derby in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £40–190
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–300
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–230
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–190
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £65–100
- 1st Class
- £140–190
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £30–50
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–19
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £14–22
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–31
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–18
- 1st Class
- £25–31
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–11
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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