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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Scotland is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs £65 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Glasgow Central via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

How far is it from Penzance to Scotland?

The distance between Penzance and Scotland is 507 miles. The road distance is 548.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Scotland without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 11h 36m and costs £75 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Penzance to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Scotland bus from?

Penzance to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Scotland?

The best way to get from Penzance to Scotland is to train via Birmingham which takes 11h 36m and costs £75 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Penzance to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Scotland is 549 miles. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Penzance to Scotland.

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

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

Book your Penzance to Scotland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Penzance to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Penzance to Scotland by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
6h 41m
£88–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
15h 30m
£37–83
Train via Birmingham
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 Wigan North Westerntrain
4. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
11h 36m
£75–465
Drive 545.5 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Glasgowcar 545.5 mi
9h 12m
£132–191
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
7h 44m
£44–200
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
8h
£55–215
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NQY - ABZ
10h 2m
£121–300
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
5h 45m
£66–320
Train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
12h 5m
£228–360
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 Glasgow Centraltrain
13h 53m
£193–323

Penzance to Scotland by train

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Distance: 503.9 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Penzance to Glasgow Central via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Wigan North Western in around 11h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 15h 30m.

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