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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Sheffield is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Sheffield is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Sheffield Interchange/E2 via St Margaret's Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Sheffield via Peterborough and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Sheffield?

The distance between Cambridge and Sheffield is 143 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Sheffield without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 2h 27m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Cambridge to Sheffield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Sheffield bus from?

Cambridge to Sheffield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Sheffield train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge to Sheffield?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Sheffield is to train via Peterborough which takes 2h 27m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Cambridge to Sheffield bus arrive?

Cambridge to Sheffield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Sheffield train arrive?

Cambridge to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Sheffield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Sheffield is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Cambridge to Sheffield.

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

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

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 27m
£47–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 240 / ...
4h 49m
£17–36
Drive 122.3 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Sheffieldcar 122.3 mi
2h 14m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 8m
£62–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus T1
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 43m

Cambridge to Sheffield by train

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2h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142.5 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Sheffield, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Sheffield via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Sheffield Interchange/E2 via St Margaret's Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 4h 49m.

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