Trains from Plymouth to Sheffield

Plymouth to Sheffield train information

Plymouth Sheffield train map

Train duration 5h14m
Arrival Sheffield, England
Departure Plymouth, England
Distance 237 Miles

Which train company can I use?

There are a lot of rail operators across the United Kingdom & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you are able to see the trains between Plymouth in England to Sheffield in England as well as the rail company for this route.

How long is the train?

The train is a quick and simple solution to travel to Sheffield from Plymouth. The average train time from Plymouth to Sheffield is 5h14m to cover the 237 miles.

What is the price of the train?

Fares can change depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Plymouth to Sheffield train tickets

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Plymouth - Sheffield prices calendar

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Plymouth - Sheffield: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

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Overall, the earlier you purchase your ticket, the cheaper it gets but there can be some exceptions. We gathered the offers from the past 6 months in order to understand the best time to book your train tickets Plymouth to Sheffield. The results show that booking your train from Plymouth to Sheffield in advance is not always the best option.

We found trains at £63 when booking 3 days in advance whereas you will need to spend at least £79 if you buy your ticket 15 days in advance. Thus, according to our data, the best time to buy your train ticket is 3 days in advance as it is 20% cheaper than 15 days in advance.

Best prices for Plymouth to Sheffield trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Plymouth and Sheffield by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Sheffield to Plymouth and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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Discount Plymouth - Sheffield train tickets

The best way to pay less on your Plymouth Sheffield train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

  • When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Plymouth to Sheffield? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

    A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

    B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

    C = average price for a Plymouth Sheffield ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

    Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

    In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Plymouth to Sheffield (one way journey).

  • Railcards enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Plymouth to Sheffield train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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