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How to get fromFrance to Penzanceby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from France to Penzance by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Totnes

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain train
    10h 25m
    £274–474

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus N1710 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    19h 17m
    £67–137

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Penzancecar car
    9h 25m
    £247–311

  4. Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane NTE - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    10h 2m
    £116–347

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    13h 25m
    £278–478

  6. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    19h 36m
    £76–133

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Penzancecar car
    10h 29m
    £156–272

  8. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane CDG - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    9h 28m
    £137–328

  9. Fly Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane TLS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    9h 37m
    £129–325

  10. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane CDG - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 23m
    £120–306

France to Penzance by subway and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 587.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between France and Penzance, England?

You can take a subway from Cité to Penzance via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hôtel de Ville to Bus Station via Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 19h 17m.

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