How to travel from Penzance to Northampton, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out NorthamptonPenzance if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Victoria and then to Northampton.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
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Train via Plymouth

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Northampton.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance486km (302 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Penzance to Northampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Northampton

Transport options from Penzance to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
£175($210)
twice daily565km (351 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train4h 45m
£240($280)
twice daily794km (493 miles)
Train via Plymouth + 1 similar
6h 25m
£135($160)
every 3 hours553km (344 miles)
Train6h 30m
£135($155)
4 times a week553km (344 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
£18($21)
once daily558km (347 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
£84($100)
on demand486km (302 miles)

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Airports near Northampton

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Northampton
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Northampton
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Northampton