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Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £78, while a train costs an average of £338.
Distance: 645 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
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£173 Average Price | £338 Average Price | £78 Average Price Cheapest | £180 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 50m Average total duration 18h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Penzance:
A coach is £95 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Penzance costing on average £173.
A coach is £260 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Penzance costing on average £338.
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 15m.
Coach takes on average 18h 50m.
You'll arrive about 7h 45m sooner (1h 30m by flight vs 9h 15m by car) and save roughly £6 compared to fuel and tolls (£173 vs £180). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Penzance
How to get to Penzance from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Penzance is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
21:1520h00Glasgow17:15Penzance£581One-way0 changes
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21:1520h00Glasgow17:15Penzance£581One-way0 changes
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21:1520h00Glasgow17:15Penzance£581One-way0 changes
Other options
20:1520h00Glasgow16:15Penzance£681One-way0 changes
8:4022h30Glasgow7:10Penzance£681One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Penzance:
A coach is £95 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Penzance costing on average £173.
A coach is £260 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Penzance costing on average £338.
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 15m.
Coach takes on average 18h 50m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Penzance as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Penzance, Station Road.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Penzance by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Penzance by coach.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Penzance by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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