What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Penzance?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Penzance is to bus via Bristol which costs £19 - £65 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Penzance?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Penzance. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Penzance?

The distance between Birmingham and Penzance is 296 miles. The road distance is 265.4 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Penzance without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £85 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Penzance?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Penzance takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Penzance bus from?

Birmingham to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Penzance train from?

Birmingham to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Penzance?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Penzance is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 9h.

Where does the Birmingham to Penzance bus arrive?

Birmingham to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Penzance train arrive?

Birmingham to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Penzance station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Penzance is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Birmingham to Penzance.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Penzance?

Book your Birmingham to Penzance train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Penzance?

Book your Birmingham to Penzance bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2405+ hotels available in Penzance.

Birmingham to Penzance - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Penzance by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PenzanceEdinburgh - Penzance / ...
5h 30m
£85–220
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier RoadUk049 / ...
9h
£20–65
Drive 263.9 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Penzance263.9 mi
4h 39m
£65–93
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PlymouthEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to PenzancePlymouth - Penzance / ...
5h 52m
£61–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station104
9h 25m
£26–70

Birmingham to Penzance by train

9Weekly Trains

5h 30mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 294.6 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Penzance, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Penzance once daily. Tickets cost £85–220 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall St to Albert Pier Road via Bus Station in around 9h.

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