The distance between Penzance and St Andrews is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Penzance to St Andrews by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out St Andrews → Penzance if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.
There are several options for getting from Penzance to St Andrews by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).
The distance between Penzance and St Andrews is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Penzance and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £76 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Penzance and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Penzance and St Andrews. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Bordesley St Andrew's Stadium. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and St Andrews. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. instead which will take 9h 35m.
The closest major airport to St Andrews is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from St Andrews. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) 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 St Andrews. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around £15 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 9h 35m | £15($18) | once daily | 479km (297 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £76($90) | on demand | 438km (272 miles) |
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Stagecoach South West
The following major airports near St Andrews offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.