How to get to Penzance from Peterborough

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Compare train for Peterborough to Penzance

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £389 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £389, while a train costs an average of £389.

Distance: 457 km

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£88

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7h 39m

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7h 9m

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6h 3m

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The cheapest way to travel from Peterborough to Penzance is a train with an average price of £389.
The fastest way to travel from Peterborough to Penzance is by train with an average journey time of 7h 39m.
Yes, you can take a train between Peterborough and Penzance.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £389 compared to roughly £88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-300.72. The journey takes 7h 9m versus 6h 3m 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.

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from Peterborough to Penzance

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

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

  • Cross Country
    9:547h48
    Peterborough
    17:42Penzance
    £3891One-way
    1 change

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  • Cross Country
    9:547h48
    Peterborough
    17:42Penzance
    £3891One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Cross Country
    9:547h48
    Peterborough
    17:42Penzance
    £3891One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Penzance.

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You can travel between Peterborough and Penzance by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Peterborough to Penzance is a train with an average price of £389.
The fastest way to travel from Peterborough to Penzance is by train with an average journey time of 7h 39m.
The Peterborough to Penzance distance is approximately 457 km.
The average frequency per day from Peterborough to Penzance is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Penzance as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Peterborough to Penzance:
  • Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
  • Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Peterborough to Penzance, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Penzance by train.
Omio customers who travel from Peterborough 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.

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