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.
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.
👋 Also check out Penzance → Blackpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Penzance.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 35m | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 537km (333 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 40m | £195($230) | every 2 hours | 667km (415 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 10h 10m | £205($245) | every 4 hours | 742km (461 miles) |
Bus | 12h 50m | £21($25) | once daily | 702km (436 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | £110($130) | on demand | 628km (390 miles) |
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The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.