The distance between Penzance and Sunderland is around 651km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Penzance to Sunderland 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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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL).
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Take the train to Newcastle.
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Sunderland.
There are several options for getting from Penzance to Sunderland by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($340).
The distance between Penzance and Sunderland is around 651km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (374 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Penzance and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Sunderland is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £285 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Sunderland. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
CrossCountry run train services between Penzance and Sunderland. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 9h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Penzance and Sunderland. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Sunderland. 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 15hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Sunderland. Buses run once daily and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Sunderland is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Sunderland. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Sunderland. The distance is around 758km (471 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around £225 ($265).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 15m | £240($280) | once daily | 744km (462 miles) |
Train to Plymouth, plane | 6h 10m | £190($225) | once daily | 785km (488 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 15m | £165($195) | twice daily | 693km (430 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 3h 35m | £285($340) | once daily | 651km (405 miles) |
Train to Redruth, bus and plane | 5h 15m | £305($360) | twice daily | 914km (568 miles) |
Train | 9h 25m | £225($265) | 4 times a week | 842km (523 miles) |
Bus | 15hrs | £22($26) | once daily | 824km (512 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | £130($155) | on demand | 758km (471 miles) |
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