The distance between Crewe and Penzance is around 479km (298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Crewe 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 → Crewe if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Euston and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) 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 Crewe to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 11h 30m. 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Crewe and Penzance is around 479km (298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Crewe and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Crewe to Penzance is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Penzance. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Crewe to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Crewe and Penzance. Trains depart every 2 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Crewe and Penzance. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Crewe to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanley Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between Crewe and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Penzance. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Railway Station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 3h 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 Crewe and Penzance. The distance is around 516km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 15m | £230($270) | every 3 hours | 717km (445 miles) |
Plane, Bus and Train | 3h 35m | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 479km (298 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | £150($180) | every 2 hours | 558km (347 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 8h 10m | £170($200) | every 4 hours | 615km (382 miles) |
Bus | 11h 30m | £18($21) | once daily | 580km (361 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | £90($105) | on demand | 516km (321 miles) |
London Midland
Transport for Wales
Loganair
Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.