How to travel from Lichfield to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Penzance is around 460km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lichfield to Penzance by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PenzanceLichfield if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Plymouth

Take the train to Plymouth and then to Penzance.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)

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Bus

Take the bus to Penzance.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance460km (286 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Penzance by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £79 ($95).

The distance between Lichfield and Penzance is around 460km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (238 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Lichfield and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Penzance is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £79 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Penzance. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Lichfield and Penzance. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Lichfield and Penzance. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tesco Express and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Lichfield and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 Lichfield and Penzance. The distance is around 460km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

How do I get from Lichfield to Penzance

Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Penzance

Transport options from Lichfield to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Plymouth + 1 similar
6hrs
£135($160)
every 2 hours500km (311 miles)
Train6h 10m
£140($165)
once daily500km (311 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
£14($17)
once daily507km (315 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
£79($95)
on demand460km (286 miles)

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Airlines

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