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 £45 - £130 and takes 18h 8m.

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 9h 22m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Albert Pier Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.

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 467 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 £180 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m 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 £180 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 18h 8m.

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 52m 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Perth to Penzance by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)EDI - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
6h 28m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationM9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
18h 8m
£47–122
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh WaverleyPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PenzanceEdinburgh - Penzance
13h 10m
£181–415
Drive 585.6 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Penzance585.6 mi
9h 52m
£145–209
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
7h 55m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzance
8h 31m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzance
9h 22m
£54–197
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Perth to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzance
15h 35m
£226–325

Perth to Penzance by train

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Distance: 464 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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 Albert Pier Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 18h 8m.

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