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 £70 - £180 and takes 12h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Penzance is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs £70 - £260.

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 Bus Station via Parkside and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

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 Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Ely to Penzance?

The distance between Ely and Penzance is 419 miles. The road distance is 342.3 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 via Birmingham which takes 8h 53m and costs £220 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m 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 National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Penzance train from?

Ely to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Penzance?

The best way to get from Ely to Penzance is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 53m and costs £220 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Ely to Penzance bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ely to Penzance train arrive?

Ely to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Ely to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Penzance is 342 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
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
£227–323
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Land'S End Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Land'S End Airport (LEQ)plane STN - LEQ
9h 33m
£52–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
12h 59m
£71–177
Drive 340.3 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Penzancecar 340.3 mi
6h 24m
£83–120
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 6m
£71–252
Train
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
10h 37m
£166–350
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 24m
£196–510
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 28m
£161–328

Ely to Penzance by train

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Distance: 416.2 mi
Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Penzance via Birmingham New Street in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 59m.

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