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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Penzance is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Penzance is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs £55 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m 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 National Express, 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 18m and costs £55 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Chester to Penzance bus arrive?

Chester to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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?

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Chester to Penzance - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 18m
£60–302
Bus
cheapest
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
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, train
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 train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h 29m
£74–272
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
9h 37m
£177–249
Fly Liverpool to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
7h 53m
£86–295
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 49m
£93–343
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
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 train from Truro to Penzancetrain
10h 56m
£68–357

Chester to Penzance by train

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Distance: 367.6 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 40m.

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