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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Penzance is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 13h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Penzance is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Penzance via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Totnes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Ely to Penzance?

The distance between Ely and Penzance is 378 miles. The road distance is 348.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Ely to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Penzance bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ely to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Ely to Penzance?

The best way to get from Ely to Penzance is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 13h 18m.

Where does the Ely to Penzance bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ely to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ely to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Penzance is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Ely to Penzance.

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

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Ely to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain
3. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain
8h 15m
£156–289
Bus
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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
13h 18m
£49–74
Drive 346.8 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Penzancecar 346.8 mi
6h 13m
£86–124
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h 19m
£72–265
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
8h 53m
£184–268
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
11h 18m
£160–293
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely 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 37m
£179–473
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)plane NWI - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
14h 33m
£193–798
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 30m
£141–328

Ely to Penzance by train and subway

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8h 15mAverage Duration

£156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 375.5 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Penzance via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Penzance Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and London Heathrow Airport in around 13h 18m.

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