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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Penzance is to fly and train which costs £50 - £200 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Penzance is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 23m and costs £80 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Albert Pier Road via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Penzance. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Penzance?

The distance between Edinburgh and Penzance is 639 miles. The road distance is 546.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs £210 - £600.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penzance takes 10h 39m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Penzance bus from?

Edinburgh to Penzance bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Penzance train from?

Edinburgh to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Penzance?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Penzance is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs £210 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 43m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Penzance bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Penzance bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Penzance is 547 miles. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Edinburgh to Penzance.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 1626+ hotels available in Penzance.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance
10h 39m
£210–600
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
8h 10m
£54–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Roadbus
15h 43m
Drive 543.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Penzancecar 543.5 mi
9h 28m
£134–193
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
2. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Roadbus
7h 24m
£74–264
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain
12h 59m
£187–363
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane GLA - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Roadbus
6h 23m
£82–379
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
7h 20m
£96–304

Edinburgh to Penzance by train

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10h 39mAverage Duration

£210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 634.9 mi
Duration: 10h 39m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Penzance, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penzance once daily. Tickets cost £210–600 and the journey takes 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Albert Pier Road via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 15h 43m.

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