There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Sheffield Arena by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 53m£94–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk078
6h 39m£20–35Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
5h 50m£35–83Drive 182.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Sheffield Arenacar 182.5 mi
3h 30m£45–64
Cardiff to Sheffield Arena by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Sheffield Arena is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Sheffield Arena is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Sheffield Arena. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Attercliffe Common/Amberley Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Sheffield Arena. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Arena/Olympic Legacy Park To City via Derby, Sheffield and Meadowhall Interchange To City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Cardiff and Sheffield Arena is 192 miles. The road distance is 183.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Sheffield Arena without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £90 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cardiff to Sheffield Arena, including transfers.
Cardiff to Sheffield Arena bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Sheffield Arena train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Sheffield Arena is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Sheffield Arena, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sheffield Arena via Derby, Sheffield, Meadowhall, Meadowhall Interchange To City, and Arena/Olympic Legacy Park To City in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Sheffield Arena via Birmingham Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/C4, and Attercliffe Common/Amberley Street in around 5h 50m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Sheffield Arena bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Sheffield Arena train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Sheffield Arena is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Cardiff to Sheffield Arena.
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