There are 5 ways to get from Sheffield to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 2m£48–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
5h 5m£24–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Sheffield to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 904
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Emmanuel Streetbus X3 / ...
5h£47–68Drive 121.7 mi
- Drive from Sheffield to Cambridgecar 121.7 mi
2h 14m£31–44Train via Leicester
- Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 34m£70–108
Sheffield to Cambridge by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Cambridge is to bus which costs £23 - £65 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Parkside via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Cambridge via Doncaster and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Sheffield and Cambridge is 144 miles. The road distance is 122.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Sheffield to Cambridge, including transfers.
Sheffield to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Cambridge is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Sheffield to Cambridge via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Parkside via St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 5m.
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Emmanuel Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
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More Questions & Answers
Sheffield to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Sheffield to Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Cambridge is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Sheffield to Cambridge.
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