How to travel from Dundee to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Dundee and Penzance is around 777km (483 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dundee to Penzance by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £345($410)
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Train

Take the train to Penzance.

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £305($360)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Distance974km (605 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Dundee to Penzance by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £210 ($250) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($335).

The distance between Dundee and Penzance is around 777km (483 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 725km (451 miles)

It takes around 12h 5m to get from Dundee and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dundee to Penzance is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £280 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £210 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Penzance. It typically takes around 12h 5m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dundee and Penzance with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 12h 5m.

CrossCountry run train services between Dundee and Penzance. Trains depart once a week and will take around 12h 5m, 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 Dundee and Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Dundee and Penzance. The distance is around 974km (605 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 5m and will usually cost around £305 ($360).

How do I get from Dundee to Penzance

Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Penzance

Transport options from Dundee to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
6h 20m
£345($410)
hourly887km (551 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane6h 55m
£320($380)
hourly942km (585 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane6h 60m
£210($250)
every 2 hours940km (584 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 40m
£280($335)
every 3 hours777km (483 miles)
Train
12h 5m
£305($360)
once a week1,115km (693 miles)
Drive
10h 5m
£170($200)
on demand974km (605 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