What is the cheapest way to get from London to Charlestown?

The cheapest way to get from London to Charlestown is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Charlestown?

The fastest way to get from London to Charlestown is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between London and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Old Chapel via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between London and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct train from London to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at St Austell via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from London to Charlestown?

The distance between London and Charlestown is 267 miles. The road distance is 244 miles.

How do I travel from London to Charlestown without a car?

The best way to get from London to Charlestown without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 6h 59m and costs £100 - £210.

How long does it take to get from London to Charlestown?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from London to Charlestown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Charlestown bus from?

London to Charlestown bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Charlestown train from?

London to Charlestown train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from London to Charlestown?

The best way to get from London to Charlestown is to train via Exeter which takes 6h 59m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the London to Charlestown bus arrive?

London to Charlestown bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the London to Charlestown train arrive?

London to Charlestown train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from London to Charlestown?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Charlestown is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from London to Charlestown.

Where can I stay near Charlestown?

There are 3453+ hotels available in Charlestown.

London to Charlestown - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Charlestown by train, bus, or car

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Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Austelltrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 59m
£101–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
8h 14m
£42–69
Drive 242.6 mi
1. Drive from London to Charlestowncar 242.6 mi
4h 38m
£60–86
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to St Austelltrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
7h 18m
£114–200

London to Charlestown by train and bus

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Distance: 265.5 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between London, England and Charlestown, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from London Waterloo to Old Chapel via Exeter St Davids, St Austell, and Bus Station in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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