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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Penzance is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Penzance is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Penzance via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Totnes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Penzance?

The distance between Cambridge and Penzance is 363 miles. The road distance is 332.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Penzance without a car is to train via Totnes which takes 7h 50m and costs £140 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Cambridge to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Penzance bus from?

Cambridge to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Penzance train from?

Cambridge to Penzance train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Penzance?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Penzance is to train via Totnes which takes 7h 50m and costs £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Cambridge to Penzance bus arrive?

Cambridge to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Cambridge to Penzance train arrive?

Cambridge to Penzance train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Penzance is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Cambridge to Penzance.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Penzance?

Book your Cambridge to Penzance bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

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

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Train via Totnes
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain
3. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain
7h 50m
£149–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
11h 20m
£44–68
Drive 330.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Penzancecar 330.7 mi
5h 50m
£82–118
Fly from London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h
£66–294
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 34m
£156–277
Bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 805
12h 15m
£64–108
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 12m
£172–511

Cambridge to Penzance by train and subway

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7h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 360.8 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Penzance via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Penzance Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport in around 11h 20m.

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