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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Derby is to bus which costs £29 - £85 and takes 10h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Derby is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Derby?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at Derby. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Penzance to Derby?

The distance between Penzance and Derby is 336 miles. The road distance is 305.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Derby without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £140 - £430.

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

The train from Penzance to Derby takes 6h 21m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Derby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Derby?

The best way to get from Penzance to Derby is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £140 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £85 and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the Penzance to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Derby is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Penzance to Derby.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Derby 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 Penzance to DerbyPenzance - Edinburgh / ...
6h 21m
£140–430
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station134 / ...
10h 48m
£30–80
Drive 303.5 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Derby303.5 mi
5h 23m
£77–110
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 Piccadilly to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
6h 25m
£81–279
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to PlymouthPenzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to DerbyPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
6h 58m
£59–380
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)NQY - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
8h 1m
£81–259
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)NQY - EMA
11h 30m
£83–287
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 Piccadilly to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
7h 49m
£112–416

Penzance to Derby by train

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 333.8 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Penzance to Derby once daily. Tickets cost £140–430 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 48m.

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