There are 9 ways to get from Penryn to Cambridge 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 via London
best- Take the train from Truro to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
7h 4m£143–278Line 32 bus, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
5h 50m£61–235Bus, train
- Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049
- Take the train from Finsbury Park to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
10h 57m£66–109Drive 316.5 mi
- Drive from Penryn to Cambridgecar 316.5 mi
5h 36m£79–114Train
- Take the train from Truro to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
- Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
8h 4m£149–263Bus
- Take the bus from Bridge to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
11h 49m£62–100Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
9h 12m£174–447Fly to Luton Airport, bus
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus
12h 51m£96–256Fly to London City Airport, train
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
9h 51m£278–665
Penryn to Cambridge by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penryn to Cambridge is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Penryn to Cambridge is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Penryn to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Bridge and arriving at Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Penryn to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Penryn and arriving at Cambridge via Truro, Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Penryn and Cambridge is 345 miles. The road distance is 318.4 miles.
The best way to get from Penryn to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 4m and costs £140 - £280.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Penryn to Cambridge, including transfers.
Penryn to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bridge station.
Penryn to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
The best way to get from Penryn to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 7h 4m and costs £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Penryn, Cornwall, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Penryn to Cambridge via Truro, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge to Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 49m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–650
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120–330
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £330–550
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £110–220
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £110–220
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Road
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Penryn to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Penryn to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penryn to Cambridge is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Penryn to Cambridge.
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