What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Penzance?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Penzance is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £45 - £90 and takes 11h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Penzance?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Penzance is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Penzance via Southampton Central, Salisbury and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Brighton to Penzance?

The distance between Brighton and Penzance is 306 miles. The road distance is 278.7 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Penzance without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Penzance without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 3m and costs £130 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Penzance?

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Brighton to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Penzance bus from?

Brighton to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Penzance train from?

Brighton to Penzance train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Penzance?

The best way to get from Brighton to Penzance is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 3m and costs £130 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Brighton to Penzance bus arrive?

Brighton to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Penzance train arrive?

Brighton to Penzance train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Penzance is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Brighton to Penzance.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Penzance?

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Brighton to Penzance - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
9h 3m
£132–293
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
11h 13m
£48–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
10h 58m
£68–170
Drive 277.1 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Penzancecar 277.1 mi
5h 13m
£68–98
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 15m
£187–448
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 39m
£160–319
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane SOU - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 17m
£150–358
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
7h 37m
£102–299
Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h 1m
£90–256

Brighton to Penzance by train

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Distance: 304.2 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Brighton, 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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