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

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There are 9 ways to get from Basildon to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 16m
    £132–246

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus X10
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    12h 41m
    £50–86

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Harold Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    11h 17m
    £57–108

  4. Drive  307.5 mi

    1. Drive from Basildon to Penzancecar car 307.5 mi
    6h 3m
    £77–110

  5. Fly from London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LCY - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 8m
    £264–640

  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, 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 43m
    £170–453

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    7h 2m
    £86–278

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LGW - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 6m
    £96–300

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LTN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    10h
    £132–303

Basildon to Penzance by train and subway

Calendar75Weekly Services
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Penzance, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Penzance every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–230 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 41m.

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