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How to get fromDerby to Penzanceby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Derby to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Penzancetrain train Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
    6h 11m
    £170–250

  2. Drive  302.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Penzancecar car 302.1 mi
    5h 26m
    £75–108

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    11h 42m
    £77–170

  4. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    7h 17m
    £106–257

  5. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Derby to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train Plymouth - Penzance / ...
    6h 35m
    £172–254

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane BHX - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 45m
    £105–264

  7. Fly from East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EMA - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    7h 48m
    £84–240

Derby to Penzance by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Penzance once daily. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 6h 11m.

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