How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Penzance is around 410km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 PenzanceStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Birmingham Moor Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £405($480)
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Train via Plymouth

Take the train to Plymouth and then to Penzance.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Penzance.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance410km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £71 ($84).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Penzance is around 410km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 352km (219 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Penzance is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £71 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Penzance. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham New Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Penzance. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Penzance. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Solihull Station Interchange and Digbeth Oxford St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 5h 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Penzance. The distance is around 410km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
5h 25m
£405($480)
every 3 hours785km (488 miles)
Train via Plymouth + 1 similar
6h 35m
£150($175)
every 2 hours514km (319 miles)
Train6h 40m
£140($165)
once daily514km (319 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
£15($18)
once daily520km (323 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£71($84)
on demand410km (255 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