The distance between Penzance and Northampton is around 486km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Penzance to Northampton 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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Fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Victoria and then to Northampton.
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Take the train to Plymouth then Birmingham New Street and then to Northampton.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Northampton.
There are several options for getting from Penzance to Northampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).
The distance between Penzance and Northampton is around 486km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Penzance and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Northampton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Northampton. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
CrossCountry, London Midland and Great Western Railway run train services between Penzance and Northampton. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Penzance and Northampton. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Northampton. 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 11h 15m.
National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Northampton. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Northampton. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Victoria and then to Northampton. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Northampton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Northampton. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Penzance and Northampton. The distance is around 486km (302 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £135 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £175($210) | twice daily | 565km (351 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 45m | £240($280) | twice daily | 794km (493 miles) |
Train via Plymouth + 1 similar | 6h 25m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 553km (344 miles) |
Train | 6h 30m | £135($155) | 4 times a week | 553km (344 miles) |
Bus | 11h 15m | £18($21) | once daily | 558km (347 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | £84($100) | on demand | 486km (302 miles) |
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