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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    10h 27m
    £143–268

  2. Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    11h 24m
    £45–80

  3. Drive  284.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lewes to Penzancecar car 284.7 mi
    5h 17m
    £71–103

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LGW - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 11m
    £86–284

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    11h 58m
    £52–91

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain train
    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
    9h 12m
    £177–453

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Lewes to East Croydontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LCY - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 59m
    £283–671

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain train
    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
    7h 36m
    £102–302

Lewes to Penzance by train

Calendar74Weekly Trains
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342 mi
  • Duration: 10h 27m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Penzance via Gatwick Airport and Reading in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lewes to Penzance Bus Station via Gatwick Airport, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and London Heathrow Airport in around 11h 24m.

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