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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £60 - £230 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs £95 - £300.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Penzance to Edinburgh?

The distance between Penzance and Edinburgh is 639 miles. The road distance is 546.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs £210 - £340.

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

The train from Penzance to Edinburgh Waverley takes 10h 59m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Edinburgh train from?

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

Where does the Penzance to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Edinburgh?

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

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

Book your Penzance to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Edinburgh by train, 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh
10h 59m
£210–340
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 52m
£63–225
Drive 543.7 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Edinburghcar 543.7 mi
9h 28m
£134–193
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
8h 5m
£75–289
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 56m
£211–392
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
6h 39m
£98–295
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 59m
£103–369
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 42m
£69–280

Penzance to Edinburgh by train

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10h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 634.9 mi
Duration: 10h 59m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Penzance to Edinburgh Waverley twice daily. Tickets cost £210–340 and the journey takes 10h 59m.

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