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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Canterbury is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Canterbury is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Penzance to Canterbury?

The distance between Penzance and Canterbury is 377 miles. The road distance is 340.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £160 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Penzance to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Canterbury bus from?

Penzance to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Canterbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Penzance to Canterbury is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £160 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Penzance to Canterbury bus arrive?

Penzance to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Penzance to Canterbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Canterbury is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Penzance to Canterbury.

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

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Penzance to Canterbury - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
6h 58m
£164–293
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
12h 25m
£50–106
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
11h 14m
£83–137
Drive 338.2 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Canterburycar 338.2 mi
5h 50m
£86–123
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 26m
£93–385
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
9h 21m
£194–587
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
9h 34m
£358–738
Train, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
9h 31m
£139–405
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NQY - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
10h 2m
£141–390

Penzance to Canterbury by train and subway

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6h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 375.3 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 12h 25m.

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