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

The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Penzance is to bus which costs £60 - £120 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harwich to Penzance is to drive which takes 6h 55m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Harwich and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Mayflower Avenue and arriving at Bus Station via Osborne Street, Railway Station, Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Harwich and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at Penzance via Manningtree, Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

How far is it from Harwich to Penzance?

The distance between Harwich and Penzance is 380 miles. The road distance is 357.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harwich to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs £150 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Harwich to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Penzance bus from?

Harwich to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Penzance train from?

Harwich to Penzance train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.

Train or bus from Harwich to Penzance?

The best way to get from Harwich to Penzance is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Harwich to Penzance bus arrive?

Harwich to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Harwich to Penzance train arrive?

Harwich to Penzance train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Harwich to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Harwich to Penzance is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Harwich to Penzance.

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

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Harwich to Penzance - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
11h 4m
£157–296
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
14h 15m
£63–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thorpe-le-Soken to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
12h 30m
£79–139
Drive 355.4 mi
1. Drive from Harwich to Penzancecar 355.4 mi
6h 55m
£89–128
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
10h 2m
£183–494
Train, bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Marks Teytrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
4. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
5. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 2m
£75–271
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Manningtree 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 47m
£200–762

Harwich to Penzance by train

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Distance: 377.3 mi
Duration: 11h 4m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Penzance via Manningtree, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 11h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Bus Station via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 14h 15m.

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