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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 via Totnes

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain train Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
    7h 53m
    £132–250

  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 London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 22m
    £46–73

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Harold Wood to Heathrow Terminal 5train train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    11h 40m
    £78–148

  4. Drive  307.5 mi

    1. Drive from Basildon to Penzancecar car 307.5 mi
    6h 3m
    £76–110

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 58m
    £158–447

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 39m
    £136–262

  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 10m
    £81–276

  8. 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
    10h 25m
    £254–690

  9. 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 9m
    £101–319

Basildon to Penzance by train and foot

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Penzance via London Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Penzance Bus Station via Coach Station and London Heathrow Airport in around 13h 22m.

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