How to travel from Dumfries to Penzance, United Kingdom
The distance between Dumfries and Penzance is around 706km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Dumfries 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 → Dumfries if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Carlisle, plane
Take the train to Carlisle and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY).
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Carlisle, Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Penzance.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£230($275)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Penzance.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£41($48)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Penzance
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($340).
The distance between Dumfries and Penzance is around 706km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 565km (351 miles)
It takes around 9h 5m to get from Dumfries and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Penzance is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £285 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Penzance. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Dumfries and Penzance. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 9h 5m, 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 Dumfries and Penzance. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annan Stance 2, Carlisle Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.
National Express run regular bus services between Dumfries and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 6h 50m.
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 Dumfries and Penzance. The distance is around 791km (491 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around £230 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Penzance
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Carlisle, plane + 5 similar | 5h 40m | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 706km (438 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, plane | 6h 45m | £350($415) | every 3 hours | 948km (589 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 50m | £320($380) | every 4 hours | 940km (584 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, plane | 7h 5m | £245($290) | once daily | 874km (543 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, plane | 7h 25m | £195($230) | every 4 hours | 999km (621 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5hrs | £285($340) | every 3 hours | 838km (521 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 5m | £230($275) | every 2 hours | 836km (520 miles) |
| Train via Glasgow Central | 14h 40m | £315($375) | 5 times a week | 1,231km (765 miles) |
Bus | 14h 40m | £41($48) | once daily | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | £135($160) | on demand | 791km (491 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dumfries and Penzance
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Penzance
The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Penzance
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Penzance
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 243km (151 miles) from Penzance