What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Penzance?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Penzance is to bus via Leeds which costs £55 - £120 and takes 15h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Penzance?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Penzance is to drive which takes 8h 5m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via Sunderland Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Penzance. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Penzance via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from South Shields to Penzance?

The distance between South Shields and Penzance is 525 miles. The road distance is 466.4 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Penzance without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs £220 - £340.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Penzance?

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from South Shields to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Penzance bus from?

South Shields to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Penzance train from?

South Shields to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Penzance?

The best way to get from South Shields to Penzance is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs £220 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 15h 28m.

Where does the South Shields to Penzance bus arrive?

South Shields to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the South Shields to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Penzance is 466 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from South Shields to Penzance.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2552+ hotels available in Penzance.

South Shields to Penzance - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from South Shields to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance
10h 28m
£224–335
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Stationbus
15h 28m
£57–113
Drive 463.7 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Penzancecar 463.7 mi
8h 5m
£116–168
Fly Newcastle to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane NCL - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 49m
£82–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 104
17h 34m
£77–134
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
8h 39m
£117–253
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 32m
£114–306

Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights

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Distance: 522.1 mi
Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Penzance, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Penzance once daily. Tickets cost £220–330 and the journey takes 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Penzance Bus Station via Interchange, Sunderland Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 15h 28m.

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