The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Paignton
Cheapest price
£110
Average price
£180
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
5 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Paignton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Paignton will cost around £180 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £110.
Of the 3 trains that leave Sheffield for Paignton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 358 km distance in an average of 5 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 28 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.






Live departures
Sheffield to Paignton train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Paignton trains for today, Monday 9 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:56 Sheffield | 4h52 | 13:48 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 10 February | |||||
![]() | 04:56 Sheffield | 6h28 | 11:24 Paignton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Paignton
Trains from Sheffield to Paignton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £290 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 18:19. The fastest train covers the 358 km distance in 4h 29m.
Distance 358 km |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £290 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 29m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 18:19 |
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FAQs: Sheffield to Paignton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Paignton 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 Paignton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Paignton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. 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 can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The public phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station
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