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Sheffield to Cambridge Coach Timetable
Coach from Sheffield to Cambridge: Journey Information
There are 8 intercity coaches per day from Sheffield to Cambridge. Traveling by coach from Sheffield to Cambridge usually takes around 9 hours and 14 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 7 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 105 mi (169 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 5m |
| Cheapest price | £15.76 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 2 |
What coach companies travel from Sheffield to Cambridge?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Sheffield to Cambridge that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, National Express usually offers more choice, with 6 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 3 | 10h 4m | £21.37 |
| National Express | 6 | 8h 53m | £52.56 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 3 trips from Sheffield to Cambridge, and usually makes the trip in about 10 hours and 4 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book National Express from Sheffield to Cambridge from £39. There are 6 National Express schedules from Sheffield to Cambridge and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Cambridge. In Sheffield, National Express departs to Cambridge from Meadowhall Interchange and 1 other station. In Cambridge, National Express arrives at Cambridge City Centre and no other station.
An average trip on National Express from Sheffield to Cambridge takes 8 hours and 53 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Cambridge in 7 hours and 5 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 5 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Cambridge.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Sheffield to Cambridge
The coach takes an average of 9 hours and 14 minutes to cover the 105 miles from Sheffield to Cambridge. However, the fastest coach only takes 7 hours and 5 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Cambridge, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 17:00. To see the times for all coaches from Sheffield to Cambridge, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 8 scheduled coaches that travel from Sheffield to Cambridge every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Sheffield to Cambridge; ticket prices start at £37.78.
City Information
Sheffield
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Sheffield is also known as the Steel City, mainly for its many innovations during the 19th-century Industrial Revolution. Flash forward to today, and Sheffield is where you'll find modern cityscapes set against beautiful green backdrops; a standout is Peak District National Park.
Paying homage to the city's history, many streets feature steel art structures, and the local museums explore the city's contributions to Britain's steel industry. Sheffield's food scene boasts a plethora of restaurants, microbreweries, and pubs all around. Top picks include Steam Yard, Silversmiths, and Kommune, all located at the city centre.
The most prominent landmarks in Sheffield are the Millennium Gallery, Sheffield Cathedral, Winter Garden, and the Kelham Island Museum. For family fun, check out the Weston Park Museum, Tropical Butterfly House, and Whirlow Hall Farm.
Two trains can take you to Sheffield: Northern Rail and CrossCountry. If you prefer to take a coach, service is available with Megabus and FlixBus.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Sheffield?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Interchange is located in northeast Sheffield and consists of a train station, tram stop, and bus/coach station. Pedestrian footbridges connect the coach station building, train platforms, park and ride lot, and tram stop to the Meadowhall shopping centre across the River Don. The coach station building offers amenities, including fast food and restrooms; FlixBus, National Express, and Megabus coaches board in the coach lanes outside of this building. The train platforms serve Northern and TransPennine rail routes, and the tram connects Meadowhall with the centre of Sheffield.
All coach stations in Sheffield:
Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
Coach Station
Where does the coach arrive in Cambridge?
Main arrival station: Cambridge City Centre
Coaches arrive in Cambridge at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Coach stations in Cambridge:
Cambridge City Centre
Trumpington Park & Ride
Cambridge Parkside Bus Stop
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