The distance between Ipswich and Penzance is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ipswich 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 → Ipswich 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 Liverpool Street and then to Penzance.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Penzance.
There are several options for getting from Ipswich 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 12hrs. 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($240).
The distance between Ipswich and Penzance is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (319 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Ipswich and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Penzance is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £200 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Penzance. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Penzance. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Ipswich and Penzance. Buses run twice daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Ipswich and Penzance. The distance is around 602km (374 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 25m | £500($590) | hourly | 689km (428 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | £200($240) | every 3 hours | 571km (355 miles) |
Train | 6h 30m | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 604km (375 miles) |
Bus | 12hrs | £19($23) | twice daily | 629km (391 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | £105($125) | on demand | 602km (374 miles) |
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The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.