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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Penzance is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 19h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Penzance is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs £75 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Penzance via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Perth to Penzance?

The distance between Perth and Penzance is 695 miles. The road distance is 589 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs £220 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 13h 10m to get from Perth to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Penzance bus from?

Perth to Penzance bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Penzance train from?

Perth to Penzance train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Penzance?

The best way to get from Perth to Penzance is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs £220 - £700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 19h 21m.

Where does the Perth to Penzance bus arrive?

Perth to Penzance bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Penzance train arrive?

Perth to Penzance train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Perth to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Penzance is 589 miles. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Perth to Penzance.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Perth to Penzance - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Perth to Penzance 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 Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance
13h 10m
£221–675
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
9h 20m
£57–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
19h 21m
£61–104
Drive 585.6 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Penzancecar 585.6 mi
9h 58m
£141–204
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 28m
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Perth to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain
15h 38m
£186–313
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane GLA - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
7h 22m
£76–336
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
7h 48m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
8h 41m

Perth to Penzance by train

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13h 10mAverage Duration

£221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 690.7 mi
Duration: 13h 10m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Penzance via Edinburgh Waverley in around 13h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 19h 21m.

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