How to travel from Penzance to Birmingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Birmingham is around 436km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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Train via Plymouth

Take the train to Plymouth and then to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance436km (271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).

The distance between Penzance and Birmingham is around 436km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 364km (226 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Penzance and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Birmingham is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £76 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Birmingham. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Penzance and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 5h 30m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Penzance and Birmingham. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Penzance and Birmingham. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Penzance and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Birmingham. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Penzance and Birmingham. The distance is around 436km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

How do I get from Penzance to Birmingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Birmingham

Transport options from Penzance to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Plymouth + 1 similar
5h 20m
£130($155)
every 2 hours474km (295 miles)
Train5h 30m
£135($160)
6 times a week474km (295 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
£13($15)
twice daily476km (296 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£76($90)
on demand436km (271 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham