How to travel from Penzance to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Leeds is around 627km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Penzance to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £230($275)
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Train

Take the train to Plymouth and then to Leeds.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Leeds City Centre Kirkgate High Court.

  • Duration11h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Drive

Drive to Leeds.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance627km (390 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 11h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).

The distance between Penzance and Leeds is around 627km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (305 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Penzance and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Leeds is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Leeds. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Penzance and Leeds with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 8h 35m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Penzance and Leeds. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 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 Leeds. It typically takes around 11h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Digbeth Hinckley St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 60m.

National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Penzance and Leeds. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 60m 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 Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leeds. The distance is around 627km (390 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £185 ($220).

How do I get from Penzance to Leeds

Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Leeds

Transport options from Penzance to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
6h 10m
£230($275)
once daily893km (555 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
£185($220)
every 3 hours659km (409 miles)
Train to Leeds8h 35m
£185($220)
6 times a week659km (409 miles)
Bus
11h 60m
£24($28)
once daily661km (411 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£110($130)
on demand627km (390 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds