How to travel from Penzance to Leicester, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Leicester is around 483km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Penzance to Leicester 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Leicester.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance483km (300 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Leicester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).

The distance between Penzance and Leicester is around 483km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Penzance and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Leicester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Leicester. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Penzance and Leicester. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 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 Leicester. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Leicester. 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 10h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Leicester. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 35m 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 Leicester. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Leicester. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leicester. The distance is around 483km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Leicester

Transport options from Penzance to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
£205($245)
twice daily619km (384 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train5hrs
£440($520)
twice daily805km (500 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
£175($210)
every 2 hours538km (334 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street7h 30m
£170($200)
6 times a week538km (334 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
£19($22)
once daily547km (340 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
£84($100)
on demand483km (300 miles)

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Airports near Leicester

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Leicester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Leicester
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Leicester