How to travel from Sheffield to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Penzance is around 528km (328 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.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sheffield 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, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
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Train via Plymouth

Take the train to Plymouth and then to Penzance.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Penzance.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance571km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 11h 25m. 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 £145 ($170).

The distance between Sheffield and Penzance is around 528km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 458km (284 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Sheffield and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield 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 £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Penzance. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Sheffield and Penzance. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Sheffield and Penzance. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sheffield to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Sheffield and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly 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 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 Sheffield and Penzance. The distance is around 571km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Penzance

Transport options from Sheffield to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 25m
£145($170)
every 3 hours528km (328 miles)
Train via Plymouth + 1 similar
7hrs
£170($200)
every 3 hours597km (371 miles)
Train7h 10m
£170($200)
once daily600km (373 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
£19($23)
once daily616km (383 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
£100($115)
on demand571km (355 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