How to get to Penzance from Glasgow

Wed 23 Sept
+ Add return
Travel by train, coach, flight with
CrossCountry
National Express
Loganair
Avanti West Coast
FlixBus
1,000+ more
CrossCountry
National Express
Loganair
Avanti West Coast
FlixBus
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

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

Compare flight with

Most popular
Flight
Train
Coach
Driving

£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)

Loganair

Most popular airline

CrossCountry

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Penzance is a coach with an average price of £78.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Penzance is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Penzance take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 15m.

Coach takes on average 18h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glasgow and Penzance including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

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 options
from Glasgow to Penzance

How to get to Penzance from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Penzance is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    21:1520h00
    Glasgow
    17:15Penzance
    £581One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    21:1520h00
    Glasgow
    17:15Penzance
    £581One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    21:1520h00
    Glasgow
    17:15Penzance
    £581One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBus
    20:1520h00
    Glasgow
    16:15Penzance
    £681One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    8:4022h30
    Glasgow
    7:10Penzance
    £681One-way
    0 changes

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, coaches, flights and ferries

Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Wed
23 Sept
Thu
24 Sept
Fri
25 Sept
Sat
26 Sept
Sun
27 Sept
Mon
28 Sept
Tue
29 Sept

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Glasgow to Penzance

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 Glasgow to Penzance.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Penzance including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Penzance is a coach with an average price of £78.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Penzance is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Penzance take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 15m.

Coach takes on average 18h 50m.

The Glasgow to Penzance distance is approximately 645 km.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Penzance is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Penzance:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Penzance, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Penzance:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Loganair.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Penzance often also extend their vacation to go to London, Newquay, St Ives, Bristol, Falmouth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Penzance and these popular destinations at a great price.

Travelling from Glasgow to Penzance: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to United KingdomTravel to PenzanceHow to get to Penzance from Glasgow

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone