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How to get fromEngland to Penzanceby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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

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  1. Train via Totnes

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain train Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
    6h 59m
    £122–232

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    9h 44m
    £37–94

  3. Drive  278.3 mi

    1. Drive from London to Penzancecar car 278.3 mi
    5h 10m
    £69–99

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    5h 38m
    £68–212

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    9h 22m
    £122–232

  6. Bus via London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    10h 1m
    £44–64

  7. Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the subway from Euston station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway subway
    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 31m
    £74–264

England to Penzance by subway and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between England and Penzance, England?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Penzance via Paddington station, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 8h 35m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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