There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff University to Sheffield by train or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 34m£99–142Drive 180.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff University to Sheffieldcar 180.4 mi
3h 28m£44–63Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 14m£79–137
Cardiff University to Sheffield by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff University to Sheffield is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff University to Sheffield is to drive which takes 3h 28m 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 Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Cardiff University and Sheffield is 185 miles. The road distance is 181.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff University to Sheffield without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 34m and costs £95 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Cardiff University to Sheffield, including transfers.
Cardiff University to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff University to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff University to Sheffield is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Cardiff University to Sheffield.
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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 34m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
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