How to travel from Hastings to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Hastings and Penzance is around 506km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hastings 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 PenzanceHastings if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to London Charing Cross and then to Penzance.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Gatwick Airport then take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station and then to Penzance.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £57($68)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance541km (336 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Hastings to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).

The distance between Hastings and Penzance is around 506km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 440km (273 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Hastings and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hastings to Penzance is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hastings and Penzance. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hastings to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Charing Cross and Paddington station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Great Western Railway, Southern Service, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Hastings and Penzance. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Hastings and Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Hastings and Penzance. The distance is around 541km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Penzance

Transport options from Hastings to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 25m
£170($200)
every 3 hours506km (315 miles)
Train to London Charing Cross, Fly6hrs
£465($550)
every 3 hours814km (506 miles)
Train to Gatwick Airport, plane6h 55m
£470($560)
hourly723km (449 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 60m
£145($175)
every 4 hours591km (367 miles)
Train via Clapham Junction8h 30m
£155($185)
every 2 hours607km (377 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 45m
£57($68)
twice daily622km (386 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£95($110)
on demand541km (336 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