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

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

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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 43m
    £89–141

  2. Drive  184.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to South Walescar car 184.3 mi
    3h 44m
    £46–66

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    7h 57m
    £67–263

  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 9m
    £85–131

  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 52m
    £73–125

Sheffield to South Wales by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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 43m.

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