What is the cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Wales is to bus which costs £20 - £60 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sheffield to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Wales is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Wales. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Wales?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Wales?

The distance between Sheffield and Wales is 184 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.

How do I travel from Sheffield to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Sheffield to Wales?

The train from Sheffield to Cardiff Central takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Wales bus from?

Sheffield to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Wales train from?

Sheffield to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Wales?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Wales is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £60 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Sheffield to Wales bus arrive?

Sheffield to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Wales train arrive?

Sheffield to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Wales is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Sheffield to Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Sheffield to Wales?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sheffield to Wales?

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Wales.

Sheffield to Wales - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sheffield to Wales by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 10m
£45–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
5h 45m
£21–60
Drive 179.7 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Cardiffcar 179.7 mi
3h 28m
£44–63
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 24m
£56–172
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 8m
£35–181

Sheffield to Wales by train

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 183 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Cardiff Central 5 times a week. Tickets cost £45–160 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 45m.

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