How to travel from Penzance to Seaton, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Seaton is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Penzance to Seaton 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 Thornaby.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
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Train

Take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £215($250)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance732km (455 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Seaton

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Seaton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £300 ($355).

The distance between Penzance and Seaton is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Penzance and Seaton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Seaton is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £300 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Seaton, 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 Seaton. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington and Thornaby. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

CrossCountry run train services between Penzance and Seaton. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 9h 10m, 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 Seaton. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Middlesbrough. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Seaton. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 50m 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 Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Seaton. The distance is around 732km (455 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Seaton is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around £215 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Seaton

Transport options from Penzance to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
5h 40m
£155($185)
twice daily661km (411 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
£250($300)
once daily775km (482 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), train5h 45m
£315($370)
twice daily946km (588 miles)
Train to Plymouth, plane6h 35m
£200($235)
once daily817km (508 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4hrs
£300($355)
once daily683km (424 miles)
Train
9h 10m
£215($250)
4 times a week803km (499 miles)
Bus
14h 50m
£24($28)
once daily798km (496 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
£125($150)
on demand732km (455 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Seaton

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton