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

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There are 8 ways to get from Colchester to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Exeter

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    8h 58m
    £148–330

  2. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Land'S End Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Land'S End Airport (LEQ)plane plane STN - LEQ
    9h 46m
    £39–188

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 40m
    £46–96

  4. Drive  336.3 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Penzancecar car 336.3 mi
    6h 35m
    £83–120

  5. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    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
    6h 21m
    £67–252

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 14m
    £158–303

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Colchester 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
    8h 54m
    £184–452

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge 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 14m
    £114–320

Colchester to Penzance by train and subway

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Penzance via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Penzance Bus Station via Coach Station and London Heathrow Airport in around 12h 40m.

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