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

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There are 7 ways to get from Braintree to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Totnes

    best
    1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain train
    8h 6m
    £145–273

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    12h 19m
    £46–73

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    11h 30m
    £87–150

  4. Drive  332.4 mi

    1. Drive from Braintree to Penzancecar car 332.4 mi
    6h 2m
    £84–122

  5. Fly from London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    6h 8m
    £58–279

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 28m
    £145–273

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train 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
    9h 13m
    £171–521

Braintree to Penzance by train

Calendar87Weekly Trains
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Braintree to Penzance via Stratford, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to Penzance Bus Station via Coach Station and London Heathrow Airport in around 12h 19m.

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