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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 $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. 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 $67, while a flight costs an average of $241.
Distance: 237 miles (382 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$178 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $241 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Plymouth:
A bus is $110 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Plymouth costing on average $178 (€147).
A bus is $173 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Plymouth costing on average $241 (€199).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 17m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€56) compared to roughly $101 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€27). The journey takes 8h 47m versus 4h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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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.
11:55 PM13h30Sheffield1:25 PMPlymouth$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:55 PM13h30Sheffield1:25 PMPlymouth$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:30 AM9h35Sheffield4:05 PMPlymouth$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:15 PM9h40Sheffield3:55 AMPlymouth$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Plymouth:
A bus is $110 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Plymouth costing on average $178 (€147).
A bus is $173 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Plymouth costing on average $241 (€199).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 17m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- 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).
- 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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