How to travel from Crewe to Penzance, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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 PenzanceCrewe if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £230($270)
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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Penzance.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)

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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance516km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Penzance

Transport options from Crewe to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 15m
£230($270)
every 3 hours717km (445 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train3h 35m
£135($160)
every 4 hours479km (298 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
£150($180)
every 2 hours558km (347 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central8h 10m
£170($200)
every 4 hours615km (382 miles)
Bus
11h 30m
£18($21)
once daily580km (361 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£90($105)
on demand516km (321 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