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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Blackpool is to bus via Bristol which costs £27 - £85 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Blackpool is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 17m and costs £75 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Blackpool North via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Penzance to Blackpool?

The distance between Penzance and Blackpool is 417 miles. The road distance is 382.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Blackpool without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 26m and costs £85 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Penzance to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Blackpool bus from?

Penzance to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Blackpool train from?

Penzance to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Penzance to Blackpool is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 26m and costs £85 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £27 - £85 and takes 13h.

Where does the Penzance to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Blackpool train arrive?

Penzance to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Blackpool is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Penzance to Blackpool.

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

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
9h 26m
£87–381
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
13h
£28–84
Drive 380.1 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Blackpool380.1 mi
6h 38m
£95–138
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
6h 17m
£75–238
Train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
9h 39m
£92–455
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
14h 50m
£42–97
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
10h 39m
£82–370
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
7h 41m
£106–375
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)NQY - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Blackpool North
10h 13m
£87–323

Penzance to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 414.7 mi
Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Blackpool North via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to National Express Coach Facility via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 13h.

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