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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Leicester is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Leicester is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Leicester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Penzance to Leicester?

The distance between Penzance and Leicester is 336 miles. The road distance is 292.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £180 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Penzance to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Leicester bus from?

Penzance to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Leicester?

The best way to get from Penzance to Leicester is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £180 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Penzance to Leicester bus arrive?

Penzance to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Penzance to Leicester train arrive?

Penzance to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Leicester is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Penzance to Leicester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Birmingham New Streettrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
6h 59m
£182–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
12h 22m
£64–152
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
10h 36m
£66–117
Drive 291.1 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Leicestercar 291.1 mi
5h 20m
£71–103
Train, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane NQY - EMA
10h 41m
£81–242
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
7h 28m
£167–267
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NQY - BHX
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
8h 56m
£84–234
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
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 Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
7h 46m
£116–261
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
8h 14m
£123–323

Penzance to Leicester by train

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Distance: 334 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Leicester via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 22m.

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