The distance between Sheffield and Cambridge is around 202km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sheffield to Cambridge by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Doncaster then Peterborough and then to Cambridge.
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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cambridge (CBG).
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Take the bus to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station and then to Cambridge Parkside.
There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Cambridge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).
The distance between Sheffield and Cambridge is around 202km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Sheffield and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Cambridge is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Cambridge. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield, Doncaster and Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry, LNER, Grand Central and East Midlands Railways run train services between Sheffield and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sheffield and Cambridge. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sheffield to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street and Leicester St Margarets Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
National Express run regular bus services between Sheffield and Cambridge. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Cambridge. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sheffield and Cambridge. The distance is around 202km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | £60($71) | hourly | 232km (144 miles) |
Train via Leicester | 3h 10m | £84($100) | hourly | 263km (163 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly + 1 similar | 2h 40m | £170($200) | hourly | 299km (186 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £155($185) | hourly | 451km (280 miles) |
Bus | 4h 50m | £14($16) | once daily | 226km (140 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | £24($28) | on demand | 202km (126 miles) |
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