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How to get fromBrighton and Hove to Penzanceby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Brighton and Hove to Penzance by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train via Exeter

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    9h 3m
    £132–280

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    11h 13m
    £48–91

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    10h 58m
    £68–171

  4. Drive 277.2 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton and Hove to Penzancecar car 277.2 mi
    5h 13m
    £67–97

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain 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 16m
    £196–446

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 40m
    £159–317

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane SOU - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 17m
    £180–395

  8. Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    7h 27m
    £110–340

  9. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LGW - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    6h 1m
    £89–255

Brighton and Hove to Penzance by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Brighton and Hove, England and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Penzance via Southampton Central, Salisbury, and Exeter St Davids in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 58m.

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