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How to get fromCardiff University to Sheffieldby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff University to Sheffield by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    3h 36m
    £77–119

  2. Drive  180.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff University to Sheffieldcar car 180.4 mi
    3h 28m
    £45–64

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 37m
    £56–230

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 15m
    £65–111

  5. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane CWL - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain train
    7h 3m
    £75–203

Cardiff University to Sheffield by foot and train

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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 Birmingham New Street in around 3h 36m.

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