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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Penzance is to bus via Bristol which costs £25 - £75 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Penzance is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs £65 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Albert Pier Road via Newhall St and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Penzance via Crewe, Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Chester to Penzance?

The distance between Chester and Penzance is 370 miles. The road distance is 322.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs £55 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Chester to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Penzance bus from?

Chester to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Penzance train from?

Chester to Penzance train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Penzance?

The best way to get from Chester to Penzance is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs £55 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £25 - £75 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Chester to Penzance bus arrive?

Chester to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Chester to Penzance train arrive?

Chester to Penzance train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Penzance is 322 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Chester to Penzance.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Chester to Penzance - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
8h 10m
£60–302
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Roadbus
10h 21m
£26–72
Drive 320.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Penzancecar 320.5 mi
6h 14m
£79–114
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Roadbus
5h 59m
£66–282
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Chester - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
9h 51m
£177–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
12h 40m
£45–77
Fly Liverpool to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
2. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Roadbus
7h 23m
£78–305
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
7h 48m
£93–343
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LBA - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Roadbus
10h 26m
£60–367

Chester to Penzance by train

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Distance: 367.6 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Penzance via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Albert Pier Road via Newhall St and Bus Station in around 10h 21m.

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