How to travel from Brighton to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Brighton and Penzance is around 455km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Brighton 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 PenzanceBrighton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £455($540)
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Train

Take the train to Farringdon and then to Penzance.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Penzance.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance455km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).

The distance between Brighton and Penzance is around 455km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Brighton and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Penzance is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Penzance. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon and Paddington station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Thameslink, Great Western Railway, Southern Service, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Brighton and Penzance. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Brighton and Penzance. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Brighton and Penzance. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Penzance. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Brighton and Penzance. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Penzance

Transport options from Brighton to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 35m
£455($540)
every 3 hours799km (496 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, Fly6h 30m
£305($360)
every 3 hours1,366km (849 miles)
Plane and Train8h 50m
£275($325)
hourly3,091km (1,921 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train3h 30m
£165($195)
every 3 hours456km (283 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
£145($175)
every 3 hours576km (358 miles)
Train via Southampton Central7h 30m
£125($150)
hourly490km (304 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
£19($23)
twice daily570km (354 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
£79($95)
on demand455km (283 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