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.
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 Penzance → Lichfield if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Plymouth and then to Penzance.
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Take the bus to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Plymouth + 1 similar | 6hrs | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 500km (311 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | £140($165) | once daily | 500km (311 miles) |
Bus | 10h 30m | £14($17) | once daily | 507km (315 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | £79($95) | on demand | 460km (286 miles) |
Aer Lingus
Loganair
The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.