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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Penzance is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Penzance is to drive which takes 6h 51m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Penzance via Stratford, London Paddington and Totnes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Penzance?

The distance between Ipswich and Penzance is 378 miles. The road distance is 354.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Penzance without a car is to train via Totnes which takes 8h 11m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Ipswich to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Penzance bus from?

Ipswich to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Penzance?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Penzance is to train via Totnes which takes 8h 11m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Ipswich to Penzance bus arrive?

Ipswich to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Ipswich to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Penzance is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Ipswich to Penzance.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ipswich to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Totnes
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain
3. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain
8h 11m
£157–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to London Victoriabus 816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
12h 30m
£49–109
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
11h 11m
£83–137
Drive 352.2 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Penzancecar 352.2 mi
6h 51m
£87–126
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
7h 8m
£76–267
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 33m
£157–290
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich 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
9h 18m
£183–488
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich 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 24m
£191–793

Ipswich to Penzance by train

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Distance: 375.4 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Penzance via Stratford, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 12h 30m.

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