How to travel from Penzance to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Glasgow is around 715km (444 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Penzance to Glasgow by train, plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £435($515)
Operated by

Aer Lingus

+ 5 others

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Plymouth, Birmingham New Street then Lancaster and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then West End Shandwick Place and then to Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £57($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance892km (554 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Glasgow by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £435 ($515).

The distance between Penzance and Glasgow is around 715km (444 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 644km (400 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Penzance and Glasgow by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Glasgow is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £435 ($515).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Glasgow. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Lancaster. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Penzance and Glasgow. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 9h 15m, 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 Glasgow. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and West End Shandwick Place. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

National Express, Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Penzance and Glasgow. Buses run twice a week and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Penzance and Glasgow. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Penzance to Glasgow. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Penzance to Glasgow typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. The distance is around 892km (554 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £300 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Glasgow

Transport options from Penzance to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
4h 15m
£435($515)
twice daily715km (444 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
£300($360)
hourly809km (503 miles)
Train to Plymouth, plane5h 40m
£175($210)
every 2 hours867km (539 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 25m
£340($405)
hourly865km (537 miles)
Train to Plymouth, plane and bus6h 25m
£200($240)
every 2 hours916km (569 miles)
Train + 2 similar
9h 15m
£265($315)
every 2 hours946km (588 miles)
Train via Edinburgh12h 35m
£290($345)
6 times a week1,101km (684 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central13h 20m
£245($290)
6 times a week1,021km (634 miles)
Bus
15hrs
£57($68)
twice a week1,080km (671 miles)
Drive
9hrs
£155($185)
on demand892km (554 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow