The distance between Ely and Penzance is around 572km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ely 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 → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Penzance.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Penzance.
There are several options for getting from Ely to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £500 ($590).
The distance between Ely and Penzance is around 572km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 476km (296 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Ely and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Penzance is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx £500 ($590).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Penzance. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely 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 30m.
Great Northern, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Ely and Penzance. Trains depart every 3 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ely and Penzance. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ely to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Drummer St Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.
National Express run regular bus services between Ely and Penzance. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 Ely and Penzance. The distance is around 572km (355 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 Ely to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 5h 30m | £500($590) | hourly | 701km (435 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 607km (377 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 7h 60m | £205($240) | once daily | 670km (417 miles) |
Bus | 10h 50m | £19($23) | twice daily | 638km (397 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £100($115) | on demand | 572km (355 miles) |
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The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.