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Outbound fromSheffield to Girvan by train
It takes an average of 7h 11m to travel from Sheffield to Girvan by train, over a distance of around 188 miles (302 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Sheffield to Girvan and tickets for this journey start from £53 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 17:21 | |
| Departure station | Sheffield | |
| Arrival station | Girvan | |
| Journey time | From 6h 11m | |
| Distance | 188 miles (302 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £53 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Travelling from Sheffield to Girvan by train
Looking to travel from Sheffield to Girvan by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 11 minutes to travel from Sheffield to Girvan by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 6 hours 11 minutes though. You'll usually find 6 trains per day running along the 188 miles (302 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Girvan, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or East Midlands Railway to get to Girvan. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Sheffield to Girvan in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £53.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Sheffield to Girvan
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Sheffield to Girvan is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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