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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Penzance is to bus via Reading which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Penzance via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Oxford to Penzance?

The distance between Oxford and Penzance is 296 miles. The road distance is 253.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Oxford to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Penzance bus from?

Oxford to Penzance bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Penzance train from?

Oxford to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Penzance?

The best way to get from Oxford to Penzance is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Oxford to Penzance bus arrive?

Oxford to Penzance bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to Penzance train arrive?

Oxford to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Penzance is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Oxford to Penzance.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Oxford to Penzance - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Oxford to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
8h 29m
£122–231
Bus via Reading
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Station Roadbus X40
2. Take the bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
10h 30m
£36–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
10h 21m
£70–114
Drive 252.1 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Penzancecar 252.1 mi
4h 39m
£63–91
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane BHX - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 53m
£108–267
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 46m
£173–488

Oxford to Penzance by train

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Distance: 294.2 mi
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Penzance via Reading in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 21m.

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