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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £77, while a flight costs an average of £203.
Distance: 420 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£146 Average Price | £77 Average Price Cheapest | £203 Average Price | £81 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 36m Average total duration 13h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Penzance:
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Penzance costing on average £146.
A coach is £127 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Penzance costing on average £203.
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Coach takes on average 13h 36m.
Tickets start at around £146 compared to roughly £81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£65. The journey takes 6h 30m versus 5h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Penzance from Derby by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Derby to Penzance is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Penzance are St Ives, St Mary's Island, Newquay, Truro and Falmouth. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Penzance on Omio.
St Ives is a Cornish seaside town known for its beaches, harbour and long artistic tradition. Narrow lanes, galleries and a working waterfront give it a creative but grounded feel.
Newquay is a Cornish seaside town known for its surfing beaches, Atlantic cliffs and lively holiday feel. It combines sandy bays and coastal walks with a compact centre that suits families and outdoor-minded travellers.
Truro is Cornwall’s cathedral city, known for its Gothic Revival skyline and compact centre of shops and historic streets. As the county town, it has a practical local feel while staying close to rivers, countryside and the Cornish coast.
Falmouth is a Cornish harbour town known for its deep natural port, maritime history and creative atmosphere. A working waterfront, nearby beaches and sights such as Pendennis Castle give it an easy-going coastal character.
Travel to Penzance easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Penzance.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Penzance:
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Penzance costing on average £146.
A coach is £127 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Penzance costing on average £203.
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Coach takes on average 13h 36m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Penzance as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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