The distance between Preston and Penzance is around 509km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Preston 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 → Preston if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Penzance.
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Take the bus to Digbeth Hinckley St and then to Penzance.
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There are several options for getting from Preston to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 12h 60m. 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).
The distance between Preston and Penzance is around 509km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Preston and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Penzance is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Penzance. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Preston to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Preston and Penzance. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Preston and Penzance. It typically takes around 12h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Digbeth Hinckley St and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 60m.
FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Preston and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Preston and Penzance. The distance is around 597km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around £185 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 55m | £350($415) | every 3 hours | 1,003km (623 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 509km (316 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 15m | £185($220) | every 2 hours | 639km (397 miles) |
Train via Crewe | 8h 55m | £195($230) | every 4 hours | 697km (433 miles) |
Bus | 12h 60m | £24($28) | once daily | 674km (419 miles) |
Drive | 6h 5m | £105($125) | on demand | 597km (371 miles) |
Transport for Wales
Stagecoach South West
Loganair
Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.