There are 5 ways to get from Wales to Sheffield 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 via Derby
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 24m£30–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk078
6h 43m£13–25Bus 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£20–60Drive 180.7 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Sheffieldcar 180.7 mi
3h 27m£44–63Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Sheffieldtrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
3h 33m£40–150
Wales to Sheffield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Sheffield is to bus which costs £13 - £25 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Sheffield is to train via Derby which takes 3h 24m and costs £30 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Sheffield Interchange/E2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Sheffield. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Wales and Sheffield is 186 miles. The road distance is 181.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Sheffield without a car is to train via Derby which takes 3h 24m and costs £30 - £190.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Wales to Sheffield, including transfers.
Wales to Sheffield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Sheffield is to train via Derby which takes 3h 24m and costs £30 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £20 - £65 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Wales and Sheffield, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sheffield via Derby in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Sheffield Interchange/E2 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 50m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–35
- 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
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- 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 Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wales to Sheffield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Wales to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Sheffield is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Wales to Sheffield.
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