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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sheffield to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of ₫1,610,769 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. 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 ₫1,610,769, while a flight costs an average of ₫6,800,960.
Distance: 237 miles (382 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
₫4,136,102 Average price | ₫1,610,769 Average price Cheapest | ₫6,800,960 Average price | ₫2,360,854 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Sheffield to Plymouth
Compare the available ways to get from Sheffield to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Plymouth:
A bus is ₫2,525,334 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Plymouth costing on average ₫4,136,102.
A bus is ₫5,190,191 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Plymouth costing on average ₫6,800,960.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
Tickets start at around ₫4,136,102 compared to roughly ₫2,360,854 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -₫1,775,248. The journey takes 5h 11m versus 4h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Plymouth
How to get from Sheffield to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM 11h25 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) 2:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station ₫537,963 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:00 AM 11h25 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) 2:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station ₫537,963 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- BA7825
12:45 PM 1h10 Manchester Airport 1:55 PM Newquay Cornwall Airport ₫5,360,059 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W29884
1:56 PM 4h51 Sheffield station (SHF) 6:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) ₫2,917,817 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01148
12:56 PM 4h51 Sheffield station (SHF) 5:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) ₫2,917,817 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01140
8:56 AM 4h51 Sheffield station (SHF) 1:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) ₫2,917,817 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:10 AM 12h25 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) 10:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station ₫537,963 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:55 PM 12h25 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) 6:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station ₫665,577 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX131 · NX104
7:50 AM 8h10 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) 4:00 PM Plymouth, Marsh Mills ₫1,466,140 1 One-way 1 transfer
- LM0025
12:45 PM 1h10 Manchester Airport 1:55 PM Newquay Cornwall Airport ₫5,484,554 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Plymouth:
A bus is ₫2,525,334 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Plymouth costing on average ₫4,136,102.
A bus is ₫5,190,191 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Plymouth costing on average ₫6,800,960.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Plymouth by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Loganair, easyJet.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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