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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Penzance is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Penzance is to fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs £65 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Penzance via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from Scotland to Penzance?

The distance between Scotland and Penzance is 444 miles. The road distance is 549 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs £220 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Scotland to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Penzance bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Penzance train from?

Scotland to Penzance train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Penzance?

The best way to get from Scotland to Penzance is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs £220 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Scotland to Penzance bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Penzance is 549 miles. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Scotland to Penzance.

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

Book your Scotland to Penzance train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2449+ hotels available in Penzance.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Scotland to Penzance by plane, train, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h 11m
£68–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Stationbus
15h 35m
£36–73
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance
12h 29m
£228–618
Drive 545.8 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Penzancecar 545.8 mi
9h 13m
£132–191
Fly Glasgow Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane GLA - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
5h 56m
£68–335
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
7h 21m
£100–294
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
7h 52m
£47–185
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
8h 12m
£52–194
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain
13h 4m
£145–412

Scotland to Penzance by train

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12h 29mAverage Duration

£228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 441.7 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Scotland and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Penzance via Edinburgh Waverley in around 12h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Penzance Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 15h 35m.

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