There are 5 ways to get from Sheffield to Cardiff University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 33m£93–251Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
7h 57m£18–35Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
6h 7m£41–57Drive 179.8 mi
- Drive from Sheffield to Cardiff Universitycar 179.8 mi
3h 28m£44–64Train via Derby
- Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 16m£77–236
Sheffield to Cardiff University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Cardiff University is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Cardiff University is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Birmingham Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Cardiff Central via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Sheffield and Cardiff University is 196 miles. The road distance is 180.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Cardiff University without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £90 - £260.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Sheffield to Cardiff University, including transfers.
Sheffield to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Cardiff University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Cardiff University is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £90 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Cardiff University, Wales?
You can take a train from Sheffield to Cardiff University via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Cardiff University via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 in around 6h 7m.
Train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £70–110
- 1st Class
- £150–210
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
Train from Sheffield to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £30–50
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–190
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £65–100
- 1st Class
- £140–190
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–24
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £26–40
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–19
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Sheffield to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Sheffield to Cardiff University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Cardiff University is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Sheffield to Cardiff University.
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