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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Penzance is to bus which costs £60 - £120 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Penzance is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Penzance via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Preston to Penzance?

The distance between Preston and Penzance is 411 miles. The road distance is 366.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Preston to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Penzance bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Penzance train from?

Preston to Penzance train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Penzance?

The best way to get from Preston to Penzance is to train which takes 9h and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Preston to Penzance bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Penzance train arrive?

Preston to Penzance train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Penzance is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Preston to Penzance.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Penzance?

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Preston to Penzance - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
9h
£159–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 104
13h 50m
£64–111
Drive 364.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Penzancecar 364.7 mi
6h 16m
£92–133
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h 33m
£77–230
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
9h 21m
£164–260
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain
11h 37m
£164–298
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 52m
£83–251
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LBA - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
10h 50m
£92–267

Preston to Penzance by train

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Distance: 409.1 mi
Duration: 9h

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

You can take a train from Preston to Penzance via Birmingham New Street in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 50m.

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