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 £26 - £80 and takes 11h 8m.

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 12m and costs £75 - £120.

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 11h 8m.

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 21m.

How far is it from Chester to Penzance?

The distance between Chester and Penzance is 370 miles. The road distance is 320.2 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 21m and costs £75 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m 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 Avanti West Coast, 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 21m and costs £75 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £26 - £80 and takes 11h 8m.

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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Penzance is 320 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzance
8h 21m
£76–288
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
11h 8m
£27–80
Drive 318.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Penzance318.4 mi
6h 12m
£80–115
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)MAN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzance
6h 32m
£85–247
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PenzanceCardiff Central - Penzance
9h 35m
£177–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station106 / ...
13h
£38–87
Fly Liverpool to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LPL - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzance
7h 52m
£85–291
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
8h 11m
£115–357
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LBA - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzance
10h 22m
£95–314
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)BHX - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to Penzance
9h 24m
£104–326

Chester to Penzance by train

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8h 21mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 367.6 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Albert Pier Road via Newhall St and Bus Station in around 11h 8m.

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