How to travel from Doncaster to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Penzance is around 556km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Doncaster to Penzance by train, car, plane, bus and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PenzanceDoncaster if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Penzance.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance589km (366 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Penzance by train, car, plane, bus and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £145 ($170) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($320).

The distance between Doncaster and Penzance is around 556km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Doncaster and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Penzance is to take a taxi, then fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £270 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £145 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Penzance. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Doncaster and Penzance. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Penzance. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Doncaster and Penzance. The distance is around 589km (366 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Penzance

Transport options from Doncaster to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 15m
£245($290)
every 3 hours778km (483 miles)
Train to London Kings Cross, plane5h 25m
£195($230)
every 3 hours715km (444 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 40m
£145($175)
every 3 hours556km (345 miles)
Taxi, Plane, Bus and Train3h 45m
£270($320)
every 3 hours602km (374 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
£145($170)
every 3 hours741km (460 miles)
Train to Penzance7h 20m
£180($210)
once daily628km (390 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£100($120)
on demand589km (366 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