How to travel from Penzance to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Southampton is around 354km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Penzance to Southampton by train, 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

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £285($340)
Operated by

Loganair

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Salisbury.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance354km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Southampton by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £62 ($73).

The distance between Penzance and Southampton is around 354km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (189 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Penzance and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Southampton is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £62 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Southampton. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Salisbury. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Penzance and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Penzance and Southampton. We recommend that you drive to Southampton. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Penzance and Southampton. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and arrive at Southampton (SOU) - via Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Penzance to Southampton. There is however a flight that goes via Edinburgh (EDI). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Penzance to Southampton typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and and arrive into Southampton (SOU).

The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Southampton. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Penzance to Southampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Southampton

Transport options from Penzance to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
£285($340)
twice daily1,263km (785 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
£390($465)
hourly621km (386 miles)
Train
5h 20m
£105($125)
hourly391km (243 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
£62($73)
on demand354km (220 miles)

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Airports near Southampton

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Southampton
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Southampton
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Southampton