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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Penzance is to bus which costs £27 - £110 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Penzance is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 49m and costs £70 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Albert Pier Road via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Penzance via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Preston to Penzance?

The distance between Preston and Penzance is 400 miles. The road distance is 366.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs £110 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Preston to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Penzance bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Penzance train from?

Preston to Penzance train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Penzance?

The best way to get from Preston to Penzance is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs £110 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £110 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Preston to Penzance bus arrive?

Preston to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Penzance train arrive?

Preston to Penzance train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Penzance is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Preston to Penzance.

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

Book your Preston to Penzance train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Penzance?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Preston 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 Preston to Birmingham New StreetGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PenzanceEdinburgh - Penzance / ...
8h 34m
£116–548
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
11h 36m
£28–110
Drive 364.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Penzance364.7 mi
6h 12m
£92–133
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)MAN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
5h 49m
£74–256
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzance
8h 48m
£72–274
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzance
11h 35m
£183–242
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LPL - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
7h 41m
£98–344
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LBA - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
9h 21m
£89–307
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
8h 2m
£105–378

Preston to Penzance by train

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8h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 397.4 mi
Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Penzance via Birmingham New Street in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Road via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 11h 36m.

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