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

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There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car 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 58m
    €406–753

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brestbus bus
    27h 15m
    €158–314

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ferry to Carmarthenbus bus 925
    16h 19m

  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 57m
    €223–496

Penzance to Brest by train, subway, and foot

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,551.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Brest via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 27h 15m.

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