The distance between Plymouth and Penzance is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Plymouth to Penzance by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Penzance → Plymouth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Penzance.
Take the bus to Penzance.
There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Penzance by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).
The distance between Plymouth and Penzance is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Plymouth and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Penzance is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Penzance. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Plymouth and Penzance with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 55m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Plymouth and Penzance. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Plymouth and Penzance. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Plymouth and Penzance with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Plymouth and Penzance. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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 Plymouth and Penzance. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 55m | £34($40) | hourly | 126km (78 miles) |
Bus | 3h 10m | £7($8) | 5 times a day | 138km (86 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £22($26) | on demand | 126km (78 miles) |
The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.