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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Sunderland is to bus which costs £90 - £240 and takes 16h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Sunderland is to drive which takes 7h 55m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Penzance to Sunderland?

The distance between Penzance and Sunderland is 527 miles. The road distance is 458.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs £250 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Penzance to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Sunderland train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Penzance to Sunderland is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs £250 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £240 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Penzance to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Sunderland is 458 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Penzance to Sunderland.

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

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Penzance to Sunderland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Penzance to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Newcastletrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
9h 59m
£258–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus 133
16h 30m
£92–231
Drive 455.6 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Sunderlandcar 455.6 mi
7h 55m
£114–164
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
6h 57m
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 Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain
4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain
14h 22m
£226–397
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Newcastle (NCL)plane NQY - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
8h 10m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
8h 12m
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 Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
8h 56m
£128–304
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
8h 12m
£106–349
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
9h 18m
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 Newcastletrain
10h 24m
£166–389

Penzance to Sunderland by bus

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Distance: 523.8 mi
Duration: 9h 59m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Penzance to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost £250–360 and the journey takes 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 16h 30m.

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