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How to get fromPenzance to Brestby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Penzance to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain train Tgv
    13h 45m
    €427–735

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus bus
    29h 30m
    €116–233

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Plymouth to Roscoffferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ferry to Carmarthenbus bus 925
    16h 31m

  4. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane plane BRS - BES
    11h 23m
    €206–568

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane plane LGW - BES
    10h 43m
    €249–582

  6. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane plane NQY - BES
    12h 9m
    €155–685

Penzance to Brest by train, subway, and foot

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€427Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,551.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 45m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Penzance to Brest via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 13h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 29h 30m.

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