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Weston Park Museum
Major museum with art, archaeology, social history, and metalwork collections, offering one of the best introductions to Sheffield’s story.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$192
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$192
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
5 h 49 m
Trains on Sep 20
12
Distance
382 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Sheffield will cost around $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $192.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 12 trains from Plymouth to Sheffield, including 6 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 382 km distance in an average of 5 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 47 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 5 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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G00731Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $225.
Distance: 237 miles (382 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$156 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Sheffield:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Sheffield costing on average $156.
A bus is $159 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Sheffield costing on average $225.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (5h 5m by train vs 5h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $156 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Cross Country.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Sheffield trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G01068 | On time 8:27 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h51 | 1:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01070 | On time 9:27 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h51 | 2:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01072 | On time 10:27 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h52 | 3:19 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01076 | On time 11:27 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h51 | 4:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01079 | On time 12:27 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h51 | 5:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01081 | On time 1:27 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h51 | 6:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01084 | On time 2:27 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h51 | 7:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00725 | On time 3:27 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h50 | 8:17 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00729 | On time 4:27 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h53 | 9:20 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00736 | On time 5:27 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h56 | 10:23 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00929+ C04187 | On time 6:27 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 5h45 | 12:12 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Plymouth to Sheffield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 but you can travel from only $24 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 237 miles (382 km) distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 237 miles (382 km) |
Average train duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 4:33 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Sheffield — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sheffield trip today.
Major museum with art, archaeology, social history, and metalwork collections, offering one of the best introductions to Sheffield’s story.
Industrial museum on an island in the River Don, exploring steelmaking, power, and local trades in Sheffield’s famous manufacturing quarter.
Contemporary art gallery with changing exhibitions by international and regional artists, set in a striking modern building near the station.
Revived industrial neighborhood packed with heritage buildings, canalside walks, creative businesses, and one of Sheffield’s most popular urban scenes.
Large botanical garden with themed planting, glass pavilions, and peaceful paths, ideal for relaxing near the city’s southwest suburbs.
Popular hilltop park and viewpoint offering expansive city panoramas, woodland paths, gardens, and a classic place to watch the sunset.
Henderson's Relish is Sheffield's iconic spicy condiment, made in the city since 1885 and splashed on pies, stews, chips, and sandwiches.
Pork sandwiches are a South Yorkshire staple: sliced roast pork in a bread cake, often with stuffing, apple sauce, and crackling.
A bread cake filled with chips is a beloved northern comfort food, cheap and filling, and widely eaten in Sheffield chip shops.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant city-centre dining room. One of Sheffield's best-known fine dining restaurants.
Historic pub famed for traditional British food and a strong cask ale selection. Atmospheric and popular with locals and visitors.
Kelham Island favourite serving modern British comfort food and quality drinks in a stylish but relaxed setting.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while buses, cafes, and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Sheffield Station -> Sheffield Interchange, Sheffield
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Sheffield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Plymouth to Sheffield trains use the Plymouth to Sheffield station pair, with some services arriving at Meadowhall. Use this guide to compare Plymouth and Sheffield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Plymouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Plymouth.
Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth. ATMs are available at Plymouth.
Ticket office support is available at Plymouth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Plymouth: Parking, WC.
Available at Plymouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plymouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Devonport is 2 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Devonport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Devonport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Devonport: Parking.
Available at Devonport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Devonport: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Dockyard is 2 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Dockyard has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Dockyard.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dockyard: Parking.
Available at Dockyard: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dockyard: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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