The distance between Padstow and Penzance is around 76km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 56min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Padstow to Penzance by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Newquay Bus Station and then to Penzance.
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Take the bus to Bodmin Parkway Station then take the train to Penzance.
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Take a taxi to Penzance.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Padstow to Penzance by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).
The distance between Padstow and Penzance is around 76km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 63km (39 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Padstow and Penzance by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 56min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Padstow to Penzance is to take a taxi which takes around 56min and will set you back approx £120 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Padstow and Penzance. We recommend that you take a taxi to Penzance. instead which will take 56min.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padstow and Penzance. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Padstow to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newquay Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Go Cornwall Bus and National Express run regular bus services between Padstow and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Penzance. We recommend that you take the bus to Bodmin Parkway Station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Padstow and Penzance. The distance is around 76km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 56min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Penzance is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £22 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 45m | £5($6) | once daily | 91km (57 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 20m | £22($26) | hourly | 119km (74 miles) |
Taxi | 56min | £120($140) | on demand | 76km (47 miles) |
Drive | 56min | £14($16) | on demand | 76km (47 miles) |
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The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.