The distance between Peterborough and Penzance is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Peterborough to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Penzance → Peterborough if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Cambridge then fly from Cambridge (CBG) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Penzance.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross then take the bus to Penzance.
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There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($210).
The distance between Peterborough and Penzance is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 457km (284 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Peterborough and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Penzance is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £180 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Penzance. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Hull Trains, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Peterborough and Penzance. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 4h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Penzance is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Penzance. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Peterborough and Penzance. The distance is around 549km (341 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around £135 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 25m | £345($410) | every 3 hours | 732km (455 miles) |
Train to Doncaster, plane | 5h 25m | £160($190) | every 3 hours | 683km (425 miles) |
Train to Norwich, plane | 6h 10m | £505($600) | hourly | 750km (466 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 25m | £180($210) | every 3 hours | 587km (365 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6hrs | £135($155) | every 3 hours | 613km (381 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 7h 20m | £190($225) | once daily | 621km (386 miles) |
Train via Farringdon | 8h 15m | £175($205) | hourly | 616km (383 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 20m | £27($32) | twice daily | 610km (379 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | £95($115) | on demand | 549km (341 miles) |
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The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.