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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    8h 30m
    £122–220

  2. Bus via Reading

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Police Station to Station Roadbus bus X40
    2. Take the bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    10h 34m
    £36–57

  3. Drive  252.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oxford to Penzancecar car 252.1 mi
    4h 39m
    £63–90

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain 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
    8h 34m
    £172–488

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Lhr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    10h 41m
    £53–93

Oxford to Penzance by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Penzance via Reading in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Penzance Bus Station via Station Road and Reading in around 10h 34m.

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