Sheffield to Cambridge Trains

Sheffield to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sheffield and Cambridge takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration: 143 mi
Distance: £62
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 4m

£47–82

Sheffield to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:32 PM → 4:02 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
2:32 PM → 5:09 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
3:29 PM → 6:11 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
4:11 PM → 7:03 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:21 AM → 2:08 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
12:32 PM → 3:07 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 4:08 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 5:07 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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