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

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Penzance is to bus which costs £35 - £150 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Penzance is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Paddington and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Paddington to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from London Heathrow Airport and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Paddington 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 Paddington to Penzance?

The distance between Paddington and Penzance is 304 miles. The road distance is 278.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paddington to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs £130 - £260.

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

The train from London Paddington to Penzance takes 8h 10m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Penzance bus from?

Paddington to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Penzance train from?

Paddington to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Paddington to Penzance?

The best way to get from Paddington to Penzance is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Paddington to Penzance bus arrive?

Paddington to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Penzance Bus Station.

Where does the Paddington to Penzance train arrive?

Paddington to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.

Can I drive from Paddington to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Penzance is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Paddington to Penzance.

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

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

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Paddington to Penzance - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
8h 10m
£130–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
9h 54m
£36–141
Bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
9h 19m
£45–92
Drive 277.2 mi
1. Drive from Paddington to Penzancecar 277.2 mi
5h 6m
£68–98
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
7h 23m
£167–400
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the subway from Paddington to Liverpool Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h 35m
£83–266
Train to Luton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LTN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 1m
£124–313
Fly from London City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 56m
£255–600

Paddington to Penzance by train

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Distance: 302.4 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Penzance every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–260 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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