Cambridge to Sheffield by train
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Overview: trains from Cambridge to Sheffield
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Travelling from Cambridge to Sheffield by train
Want to know how to get from Cambridge to Sheffield by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Cambridge to Sheffield take around 2 hours and 38 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 170 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Cambridge is scheduled to depart at around 05:15. The last departure is usually at around 21:02 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Cambridge at around 05:15, with the last train leaving at around 21:06. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 61 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$81.76.
We think any time is a great time to visit Sheffield, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Sheffield.
Is there a direct train from Cambridge to Sheffield?
The journey between Cambridge and Sheffield usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Cambridge to Sheffield every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Cambridge to Sheffield?
The Cambridge to Sheffield train travel takes about 2 hours and 38 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Cambridge to Sheffield train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Sheffield leaving Cambridge at around 05:15 and the last train leaving at around 21:02 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Cambridge at around 05:15, with the final departure at 21:06.
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