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

The cheapest way to get from London to Penzance is to bus which costs £35 - £140 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Penzance is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between London and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between London and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Penzance. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from London to Penzance?

The distance between London and Penzance is 303 miles. The road distance is 279.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Penzance without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 7h 8m and costs £120 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from London to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Penzance bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Penzance?

The best way to get from London to Penzance is to train via Exeter which takes 7h 8m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the London to Penzance bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Penzance is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from London to Penzance.

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

Book your London to Penzance train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Penzance?

Book your London to Penzance bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2672+ hotels available in Penzance.

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Penzancetrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 8m
£126–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
8h 35m
£35–140
Drive 278.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Penzancecar 278.3 mi
5h 10m
£68–98
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h 5m
£73–241
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
8h 10m
£130–260

London to Penzance by train

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Distance: 301.6 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from London Waterloo to Penzance via Exeter St Davids in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 35m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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