How to travel from Preston to Penzance, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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 PenzancePreston if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £350($415)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Penzance.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Digbeth Hinckley St and then to Penzance.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance597km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Penzance

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Penzance

Transport options from Preston to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 55m
£350($415)
every 3 hours1,003km (623 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
£145($170)
every 3 hours509km (316 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
£185($220)
every 2 hours639km (397 miles)
Train via Crewe8h 55m
£195($230)
every 4 hours697km (433 miles)
Bus
12h 60m
£24($28)
once daily674km (419 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
£105($125)
on demand597km (371 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