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.
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.
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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.
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Take the train to Plymouth and then to Penzance.
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Take the bus to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | £405($480) | every 3 hours | 785km (488 miles) |
Train via Plymouth + 1 similar | 6h 35m | £150($175) | every 2 hours | 514km (319 miles) |
Train | 6h 40m | £140($165) | once daily | 514km (319 miles) |
Bus | 10h 40m | £15($18) | once daily | 520km (323 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £71($84) | on demand | 410km (255 miles) |
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The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.