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

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There are 6 ways to get from Guildford to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    8h 51m
    £132–241

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    10h 25m
    £33–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    10h 5m
    £58–143

  4. Drive  255.8 mi

    1. Drive from Guildford to Penzancecar car 255.8 mi
    4h 37m
    £63–91

  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus
    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 26m
    £149–381

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LGW - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 25m
    £88–269

Guildford to Penzance by train

Calendar75Weekly Trains
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Penzance via Reading in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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