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

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There are 4 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
    12h 48m
    €447–745

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Plymouth to Roscoffferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Morlaix to Bresttrain train Ter
    15h 41m
    €98–137

  3. Bus

    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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brestbus bus
    29h 50m
    €136–257

  4. Train, 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 15m
    €204–516

Penzance to Brest by train, subway, and foot

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,551.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 48m

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 12h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Brest via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 29h 50m.

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