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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Penzance is to bus which costs £70 - £200 and takes 13h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Penzance is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 18m and costs £75 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Penzance via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Penzance?

The distance between Birkenhead and Penzance is 384 miles. The road distance is 341.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £170 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Birkenhead to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Penzance bus from?

Birkenhead to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Penzance train from?

Birkenhead to Penzance train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Penzance?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Penzance is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £170 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £200 and takes 13h 59m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Penzance bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Penzance train arrive?

Birkenhead to Penzance train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Penzance is 342 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Birkenhead to Penzance.

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

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Birkenhead to Penzance - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
8h 36m
£174–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 104
13h 59m
£74–197
Drive 339.7 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Penzancecar 339.7 mi
6h 24m
£83–120
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h 18m
£75–204
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
11h 18m
£164–319
Fly Liverpool to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
7h 47m
£83–230
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
7h 25m
£136–320
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LBA - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
10h 28m
£105–275

Birkenhead to Penzance by train

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Distance: 382 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Penzance via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 59m.

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