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How to get fromAlton to Penzanceby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Alton to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Exeter

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
    8h 2m
    £108–233

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    10h 18m
    £41–75

  3. Drive 237.4 mi

    1. Drive from Alton to Penzancecar car 237.4 mi
    4h 17m
    £58–83

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 35m
    £166–389

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    9h 27m
    £129–248

  6. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    11h 3m

Alton to Penzance by bus, foot, and train

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Penzance, England?

You can take a bus from Drayman's Way to Penzance via Bus Station, Basingstoke, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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