How to travel from Peterborough to Penzance, United Kingdom

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.

9 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Cambridge then fly from Cambridge (CBG) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £345($410)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Penzance.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Kings Cross then take the bus to Penzance.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance549km (341 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Penzance

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Penzance

Transport options from Peterborough to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 25m
£345($410)
every 3 hours732km (455 miles)
Train to Doncaster, plane5h 25m
£160($190)
every 3 hours683km (425 miles)
Train to Norwich, plane6h 10m
£505($600)
hourly750km (466 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 25m
£180($210)
every 3 hours587km (365 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6hrs
£135($155)
every 3 hours613km (381 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street7h 20m
£190($225)
once daily621km (386 miles)
Train via Farringdon8h 15m
£175($205)
hourly616km (383 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 20m
£27($32)
twice daily610km (379 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
£95($115)
on demand549km (341 miles)

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Airports near Penzance

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

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Penzance
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Penzance
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
243km (151 miles) from Penzance