How to travel from Sheffield to Plymouth

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sheffield to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $131.

Distance: 237 miles (382 km)

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$69

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$106

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$147

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10h 30m

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10h 0m

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5h 48m

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5h 18m

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4h 25m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.1 - 2.3kg

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National Express

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CrossCountry

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Loganair

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from Sheffield to Plymouth

How to get from Sheffield to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Sheffield to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    8:55 AM9h05
    Sheffield
    6:00 PMPlymouth
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    8:55 AM9h05
    Sheffield
    6:00 PMPlymouth
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    8:55 AM9h05
    Sheffield
    6:00 PMPlymouth
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sheffield to Plymouth.

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There are 3 options to travel between Sheffield and Plymouth including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $45 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Plymouth:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Plymouth costing on average $51 (€41).

A bus is $86 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Plymouth costing on average $131 (€106).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Plymouth is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 51m.

Bus takes on average 9h 5m.

The distance from Sheffield to Plymouth is approximately 237 miles (382 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Plymouth is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Plymouth as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sheffield to Plymouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Loganair to go to Plymouth by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sheffield to Plymouth:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
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