How to travel from Blackpool to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Penzance is around 537km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Blackpool to Penzance 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Penzance.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Penzance.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance628km (390 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).

The distance between Blackpool and Penzance is around 537km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (276 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Blackpool and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Penzance is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Penzance. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern Rail and Transport for Wales run train services between Blackpool and Penzance. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Penzance. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Blackpool and Penzance. The distance is around 628km (390 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Penzance

Transport options from Blackpool to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 35m
£150($180)
every 3 hours537km (333 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
£195($230)
every 2 hours667km (415 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly10h 10m
£205($245)
every 4 hours742km (461 miles)
Bus
12h 50m
£21($25)
once daily702km (436 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£110($130)
on demand628km (390 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