How to travel from Bradford to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Bradford and Penzance is around 526km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bradford 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 PenzanceBradford if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
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Train via Plymouth

Take the train to Plymouth and then to Penzance.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)

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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance630km (392 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Bradford 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 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($180).

The distance between Bradford and Penzance is around 526km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (300 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Bradford 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 Bradford to Penzance is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £155 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Bradford 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 Bradford and Penzance. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Bradford and Penzance. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Bradford and Penzance. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford 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 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Penzance. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Bradford and Penzance. The distance is around 630km (392 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 Bradford to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).

How do I get from Bradford to Penzance

Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and Penzance

Transport options from Bradford to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 55m
£235($280)
once daily907km (563 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
£155($180)
every 3 hours526km (327 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train5h 10m
£240($285)
every 3 hours734km (456 miles)
Train via Plymouth + 1 similar
7h 50m
£190($225)
every 3 hours669km (416 miles)
Train7h 55m
£190($225)
once daily673km (418 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
£21($25)
once daily684km (425 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£110($130)
on demand630km (392 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