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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Runcorn is to drive which costs £80 - £130 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Runcorn is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Runcorn via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Penzance to Runcorn?

The distance between Penzance and Runcorn is 371 miles. The road distance is 341 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £180 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Penzance to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Runcorn train from?

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

Where does the Penzance to Runcorn train arrive?

Penzance to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Runcorn is 341 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Penzance to Runcorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 2635+ hotels available in Runcorn.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Runcorn 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 Birmingham New Streettrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h 29m
£183–282
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
7h 53m
£66–375
Drive 339 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Runcorncar 339 mi
6h 1m
£85–122
Train via Plymouth
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 Runcorntrain
8h
£171–290
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
10h 52m
£170–310
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 Crewe to Runcorntrain
7h 9m
£77–311
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
8h 2m
£143–388
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NQY - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
10h 16m
£110–451

Penzance to Runcorn by train

13Weekly Trains

7h 29mAverage Duration

£183Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Runcorn.

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Distance: 369.1 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Runcorn via Birmingham New Street in around 7h 29m.

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