How to travel from Penzance to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and York is around 567km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Penzance to York by train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to York.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £310($365)
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Train

Take the train to Plymouth and then to York.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance650km (404 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and York

There are several options for getting from Penzance to York by train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around £150 ($175) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £310 ($365).

The distance between Penzance and York is around 567km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)

It takes around 7h 60m to get from Penzance and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to York is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £310 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and York, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £150 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and York. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Penzance and York with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 9hrs.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Penzance and York. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 60m, 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 York. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to York. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to York. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 650km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).

How do I get from Penzance to York

Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and York

Transport options from Penzance to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar
3h 50m
£310($365)
twice daily613km (381 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
£150($175)
twice daily567km (352 miles)
Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train5hrs
£260($305)
twice daily767km (477 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
£225($270)
once daily853km (530 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7h 60m
£195($230)
every 4 hours699km (435 miles)
Train to York9hrs
£195($230)
6 times a week699km (435 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central10h 30m
£200($235)
every 4 hours776km (482 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
£110($135)
on demand650km (404 miles)

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York