How to travel from Penzance to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Nottingham is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Penzance to Nottingham 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 Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Nottingham.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
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Train

Take the train to Plymouth and then to Derby.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £185($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Nottingham Station Street.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance520km (323 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Nottingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).

The distance between Penzance and Nottingham is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 437km (272 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Penzance and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Nottingham is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Nottingham. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Plymouth and Derby. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Penzance and Nottingham. Trains depart every 3 hours 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 Nottingham. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Nottingham. 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 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Nottingham. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 30m 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 Nottingham. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Nottingham. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Nottingham. The distance is around 520km (323 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £185 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Nottingham

Transport options from Penzance to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
£170($200)
twice daily587km (365 miles)
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train5h 5m
£210($250)
twice daily663km (412 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
£185($215)
every 3 hours566km (352 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central8h 45m
£175($210)
every 4 hours658km (409 miles)
Bus
11h 30m
£19($23)
once daily592km (368 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£90($105)
on demand520km (323 miles)

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Airports near Nottingham

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham