There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff University to University of Sheffield by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to SheffieldReading - Newcastle / ...
4h 3m£50–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Uk070 / ...
7h 11m£13–33Drive 180.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff University to University of Sheffield180.3 mi
3h 24m£45–65Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to StockportCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to SheffieldStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
4h 37m£60–162
Cardiff University to University of Sheffield by foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff University to University of Sheffield is to bus which costs £12 - £35 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff University to University of Sheffield is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff University to University of Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Charter Row/Moorhead MH4 via Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff University to University of Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at University of Sheffield From City via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield Stn - Hallam Uni To City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Cardiff University and University of Sheffield is 186 miles. The road distance is 181.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff University to University of Sheffield without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Cardiff University to University of Sheffield, including transfers.
Cardiff University to University of Sheffield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.
Cardiff University to University of Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff University to University of Sheffield is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Cardiff University, Wales and University of Sheffield, England?
You can take a vehicle from Cardiff University to University of Sheffield via Cardiff Central, Birmingham New Street, Sheffield, Sheffield Stn - Hallam Uni To City, and University of Sheffield From City in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff University to University of Sheffield via Kingsway GD, Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3, and Charter Row/Moorhead MH4 in around 7h 11m.
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Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–29
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff University to University of Sheffield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Cardiff University to University of Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff University to University of Sheffield is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Cardiff University to University of Sheffield.
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