How to travel from Stirling to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Penzance is around 744km (462 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Stirling to Penzance by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £340($405)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Penzance.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £290($340)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance916km (569 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Penzance by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £185 ($215) and will take around 6h 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 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($330).

The distance between Stirling and Penzance is around 744km (462 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 675km (420 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Stirling and Penzance by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Penzance is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £275 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £185 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Penzance. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Stirling and Penzance. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stirling and Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Stirling and Penzance. The distance is around 916km (569 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Penzance is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £340 ($405).

How do I get from Stirling to Penzance

Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Penzance

Transport options from Stirling to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 45m
£340($405)
hourly854km (531 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane5h 50m
£310($365)
hourly856km (532 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane6h 25m
£185($215)
every 2 hours916km (569 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane6h 25m
£205($240)
every 2 hours907km (564 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4hrs
£275($330)
every 3 hours744km (462 miles)
Train + 2 similar
11h 35m
£290($340)
once daily1,083km (673 miles)
Train via Crewe13h 25m
£215($255)
6 times a week1,061km (659 miles)
Train via Glasgow Queen Street13h 45m
£305($360)
5 times a week1,149km (714 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
£160($190)
on demand916km (569 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