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How to get fromRuncorn to Penzanceby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penzancetrain train Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
    7h 57m
    £152–248

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk021
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    14h 38m
    £56–97

  3. Drive  339.1 mi

    1. Drive from Runcorn to Penzancecar car 339.1 mi
    6h 1m
    £84–121

  4. Fly from Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LPL - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    7h 27m
    £73–235

  5. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    8h 18m
    £147–258

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    11h 1m
    £155–277

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    7h 15m
    £79–237

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane BHX - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 2m
    £104–281

  9. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LBA - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    10h 29m
    £102–273

Runcorn to Penzance by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Penzance via Birmingham New Street in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Bus Station via Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 38m.

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