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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Durham is to drive which costs £110 - £170 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Durham is to drive which takes 7h 47m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at Durham. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Penzance to Durham?

The distance between Penzance and Durham is 501 miles. The road distance is 448.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Durham without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £210 - £320.

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

The train from Penzance to Durham takes 9h 12m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Durham train from?

Penzance to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.

Where does the Penzance to Durham train arrive?

Penzance to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Durham is 448 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Penzance to Durham.

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

Book your Penzance to Durham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1890+ hotels available in Durham.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Durham by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Durhamtrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
9h 12m
£210–320
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Newcastle (NCL)plane NQY - NCL
11h 54m
£85–259
Drive 445.6 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Durhamcar 445.6 mi
7h 47m
£112–161
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Durhamtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
9h 52m
£213–328
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain
12h 49m
£198–340
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
8h 5m
£121–255
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
8h 41m
£191–504
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Huddersfieldtrain
4. Take the train from Huddersfield to Durhamtrain
8h 57m
£107–278
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
10h 32m
£170–366

Penzance to Durham by train

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Distance: 498.2 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Penzance to Durham once daily. Tickets cost £210–320 and the journey takes 9h 12m.

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