How to travel from Middlesbrough to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and Penzance is around 652km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 PenzanceMiddlesbrough if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Penzance.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance717km (446 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 13h 50m. 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 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £380 ($450).

The distance between Middlesbrough and Penzance is around 652km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 575km (357 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Middlesbrough and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Penzance is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £380 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Penzance. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington, London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

LNER, Grand Central, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Middlesbrough and Penzance. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8hrs, 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 Middlesbrough and Penzance. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 5h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Middlesbrough and Penzance. The distance is around 717km (446 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around £165 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Penzance

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 45m
£150($175)
every 3 hours652km (405 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane6hrs
£225($270)
once daily805km (500 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane6h 40m
£205($245)
once daily847km (527 miles)
Train to Darlington, plane and bus4h 20m
£380($450)
once daily717km (446 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 55m
£305($360)
every 3 hours979km (609 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
£165($195)
every 3 hours887km (551 miles)
Train to Penzance9hrs
£220($260)
once daily793km (493 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
£23($27)
once daily780km (485 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
£125($145)
on demand717km (446 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