The distance between Southwold and Penzance is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Southwold 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 → Southwold if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Penzance.
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Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Penzance.
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There are several options for getting from Southwold 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 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Southwold and Penzance is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Southwold and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southwold to Penzance is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Penzance. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Southwold and Penzance. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Southwold and Penzance. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.
Borderbus and National Express run regular bus services between Southwold and Penzance. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 5h 50m.
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 Southwold and Penzance. The distance is around 661km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around £180 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 50m | £235($280) | every 3 hours | 637km (396 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 7h 20m | £315($375) | 5 times a week | 824km (512 miles) |
Train | 7h 40m | £180($215) | every 4 hours | 670km (416 miles) |
Bus | 13h 10m | £19($23) | twice daily | 733km (455 miles) |
Drive | 7h 5m | £115($135) | on demand | 661km (411 miles) |
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The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.