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.
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.
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Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance.
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Take the train to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 20m | £345($410) | hourly | 887km (551 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 6h 55m | £320($380) | hourly | 942km (585 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 6h 60m | £210($250) | every 2 hours | 940km (584 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | £280($335) | every 3 hours | 777km (483 miles) |
Train | 12h 5m | £305($360) | once a week | 1,115km (693 miles) |
Drive | 10h 5m | £170($200) | on demand | 974km (605 miles) |
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