How to travel from Aberdeen to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Penzance is around 903km (561 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Penzance by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PenzanceAberdeen if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £350($415)
Operated by

Eastern Airways

+ 3 others

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Penzance.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £330($390)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Distance1,077km (669 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Penzance by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £225 ($265) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £350 ($415).

The distance between Aberdeen and Penzance is around 903km (561 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 813km (505 miles)

It takes around 13h 20m to get from Aberdeen and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Penzance is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £350 ($415).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £225 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Penzance. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Aberdeen and Penzance with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 13h 20m.

CrossCountry run train services between Aberdeen and Penzance. Trains depart once a week and will take around 13h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Penzance. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Aberdeen and Penzance. Flights depart from Aberdeen (ABZ) and arrive at Newquay (NQY) - via Humberside (HUY). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Aberdeen to Penzance. There is however a flight that goes via Humberside (HUY). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Aberdeen to Penzance typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Aberdeen (ABZ) and and arrive into Newquay (NQY).

The closest major airport to Penzance is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Penzance. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Penzance. The distance is around 1,077km (669 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 13h 20m and will usually cost around £330 ($390).

How do I get from Aberdeen to Penzance

Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Penzance

Transport options from Aberdeen to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
4h 40m
£350($415)
every 3 hours970km (602 miles)
Train to Haymarket, Fly5h 50m
£300($355)
every 3 hours903km (561 miles)
Plane and Train6h 5m
£375($445)
every 2 hours1,001km (622 miles)
Train and Plane7h 30m
£365($430)
every 3 hours1,013km (630 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane8h 10m
£225($265)
every 3 hours1,066km (662 miles)
Train
13h 20m
£330($390)
once a week1,227km (763 miles)
Drive
11h 10m
£185($220)
on demand1,077km (669 miles)

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Airports near Penzance

The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Penzance
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Penzance
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
243km (151 miles) from Penzance