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

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

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Penzance is to subway and fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs £85 - £240.

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 29m.

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 29m and costs £280 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from South Shields to Penzance, including transfers.

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.

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 2672+ hotels available in Penzance.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
10h 29m
£282–393
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane NCL - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h 33m
£86–235
Drive 463.7 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Penzancecar 463.7 mi
8h 5m
£113–164
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain
14h 33m
£227–423
Fly Newcastle to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
7h 45m
£146–320
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 32m
£123–270
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 9m
£106–331

South Shields to Penzance by subway and train

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10h 29mAverage Duration

£282Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522.1 mi
Duration: 10h 29m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Penzance once daily. Tickets cost £280–390 and the journey takes 9h 2m.

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