How to travel from Glasgow to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow and Penzance is around 719km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £430($510)
Operated by

Aer Lingus

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Penzance.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £295($350)
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Digbeth Hinckley St and then to Penzance.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance891km (554 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Penzance by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £430 ($510).

The distance between Glasgow and Penzance is around 719km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 644km (400 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Glasgow and Penzance by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Penzance is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £430 ($510).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Penzance. It typically takes around 12h 60m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Glasgow and Penzance with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 12h 60m.

CrossCountry run train services between Glasgow and Penzance. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 12h 60m, 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 Glasgow and Penzance. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Digbeth Hinckley St and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Glasgow and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Penzance. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Newquay (NQY) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Penzance. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Glasgow to Penzance typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Newquay (NQY).

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 Glasgow and Penzance. The distance is around 891km (554 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Penzance is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £300 ($355).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Penzance

Transport options from Glasgow to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 30m
£430($510)
every 3 hours719km (447 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
£300($355)
hourly808km (502 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train5h 40m
£175($210)
every 2 hours868km (539 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 50m
£340($400)
hourly863km (536 miles)
Train
12h 60m
£295($350)
5 times a week1,099km (683 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
£36($43)
once daily979km (609 miles)
Drive
9hrs
£155($185)
on demand891km (554 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