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

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There are 10 ways to get from Canterbury to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Totnes

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain train
    7h 58m
    £158–295

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    12h 5m
    £46–103

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    11h 8m
    £81–128

  4. Drive  337.4 mi

    1. Drive from Canterbury to Penzancecar car 337.4 mi
    5h 51m
    £85–123

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 14m
    £191–559

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Charing Crosstrain train Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    11h 12m
    £158–295

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LCY - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 18m
    £360–737

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LGW - NQY
    4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 8m
    £141–389

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LTN - NQY
    4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 27m
    £139–404

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain 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 9m
    £95–383

Canterbury to Penzance by train and subway

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Penzance via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 12h 5m.

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