How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Penzance is around 498km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 PenzanceStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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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.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
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Train via Birmingham New Street

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)

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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance498km (309 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($175).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Penzance is around 498km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Stoke on Trent and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Penzance is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £150 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Penzance. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

CrossCountry, London Midland, Avanti West Coast and Great Western Railway run train services between Stoke on Trent and Penzance. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Penzance. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent 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 3h 55m.

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 Stoke on Trent and Penzance. The distance is around 498km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

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Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
3h 55m
£150($175)
every 3 hours519km (322 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street + 1 similar
6h 20m
£175($210)
every 2 hours545km (339 miles)
Train6h 25m
£170($200)
once daily545km (339 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
£19($22)
once daily553km (343 miles)
Drive
5hrs
£86($100)
on demand498km (309 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