The distance between Plymouth and Sheffield is around 460km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Plymouth to Sheffield by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield.
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Take the train to Sheffield.
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street.
Drive to Sheffield United F.C..
There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Sheffield by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).
The distance between Plymouth and Sheffield is around 460km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 382km (237 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Plymouth and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Sheffield. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
CrossCountry run train services between Plymouth and Sheffield. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plymouth and Sheffield. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
National Express run regular bus services between Plymouth and Sheffield. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Sheffield is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Sheffield. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Plymouth and Sheffield. The distance is around 460km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 50m | £135($160) | twice daily | 558km (347 miles) |
Train | 5h 10m | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 473km (294 miles) |
Bus | 7h 55m | £18($21) | every 20 mins | 473km (294 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | £52($62) | on demand | 460km (286 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sheffield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.