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How to get fromSheffield to South Walesby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    4h 38m
    £109–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    8h 29m
    £42–106

  3. Drive 184.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to South Walescar car 184.3 mi
    3h 44m
    £45–65

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    5h 8m
    £104–157

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    5h 54m
    £86–152

Sheffield to South Wales by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and South Wales?

You can take a train from Sheffield to Cwmbach via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Glenboi Cemetery via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 29m.

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