How to travel from Canterbury to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Penzance is around 548km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Penzance.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Penzance.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance548km (340 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Canterbury 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 10h 25m. 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 £205 ($245).

The distance between Canterbury and Penzance is around 548km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Canterbury and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Penzance is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Penzance. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Paddington. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Canterbury and Penzance. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Canterbury and Penzance. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and Penzance. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) 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 Canterbury and Penzance. The distance is around 548km (340 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Penzance

Transport options from Canterbury to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 35m
£205($245)
every 3 hours577km (358 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, Fly5h 20m
£470($555)
every 3 hours827km (514 miles)
Train to Stratford International, Fly5h 25m
£460($545)
every 3 hours997km (620 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 15m
£160($190)
every 3 hours604km (375 miles)
Train via London Victoria7h 25m
£160($190)
every 3 hours611km (380 miles)
Train via London Victoria8h 40m
£175($210)
every 2 hours601km (373 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
£19($23)
twice daily593km (368 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£95($110)
on demand548km (340 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