What is the distance between Penzance and Birmingham?

The distance separating Penzance and Birmingham is 227 miles (365 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Penzance to Birmingham?

If you're headed to Birmingham from Penzance, chances are that your bus will leave from Penzance Bus Station and arrive at Bearwood. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Motorcycle Museum, Gas Street Basin, St. Martin’s, Villa Park Stadium and Jewellery Quarter.

Bus Penzance to Birmingham from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Penzance to Birmingham on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05pm	Penzance Bus Station	9h 55m	8:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Penzance Bus Station	9h 40m	6:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Penzance Bus Station	9h 25m	6:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Penzance Bus Station	10h 20m	9:30pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Penzance Bus Station	9h 45m	7:50am	Coach Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Penzance to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

227 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $128	Average Duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$64 - $690	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$37 - $37	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29720 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $24

National Express Penzance Birmingham recent customer reviews

Great service allways

Kim M.

June 15, 2022

Long journey 🙈 but got me to where I needed to be 😊

Lee W.

November 13, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in Penzance and Birmingham?

Stops in Penzance

A - Penzance Bus Station

Stops in Birmingham

A - Bearwood

B - Coach Station

C - Birmingham Airport

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Penzance to Birmingham by bus

What is the distance between Penzance and Birmingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Penzance to Birmingham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$38

11/19

$38

Today

$42

11/21

$46

11/22

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11/23

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The cheapest trip from Penzance to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Penzance to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $139 for a bus ticket from Penzance to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-21.