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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Keswick is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 16h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Keswick is to drive which takes 7h 35m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Keswick?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Keswick station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.

How far is it from Penzance to Keswick?

The distance between Penzance and Keswick is 490 miles. The road distance is 437.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Keswick without a car is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs £200 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Penzance to Keswick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Keswick bus from?

Penzance to Keswick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Keswick?

The best way to get from Penzance to Keswick is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs £200 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 16h 36m.

Where does the Penzance to Keswick bus arrive?

Penzance to Keswick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Keswick?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Keswick is 438 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Penzance to Keswick.

Where can I stay near Keswick?

There are 2494+ hotels available in Keswick.

Penzance to Keswick - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Penzance to Keswick 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 Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain
10h 49m
£204–558
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
16h 36m
£63–96
Drive 435.1 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Keswickcar 435.1 mi
7h 35m
£107–154
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 44m
£90–350
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
13h 1m
£216–390
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
17h 25m
£85–174
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
9h 50m
£155–474
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 Carlisletrain
10h 14m
£165–552
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
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 Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
11h 7m
£144–421
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 Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
10h 38m
£151–483
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
11h 13m
£154–495

Penzance to Keswick by train and bus

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10h 49mAverage Duration

£204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487 mi
Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Keswick, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Penzance to Bus Station via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 16h 36m.

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