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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Chatham is to bus and train which costs £55 - £110 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Chatham is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Chatham?

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

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Chatham?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Chatham via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Penzance to Chatham?

The distance between Penzance and Chatham is 344 miles. The road distance is 318 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Chatham without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £150 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Penzance to Chatham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Chatham bus from?

Penzance to Chatham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Chatham train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Chatham?

The best way to get from Penzance to Chatham is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £150 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 12h.

Where does the Penzance to Chatham bus arrive?

Penzance to Chatham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Penzance to Chatham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Chatham?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Chatham is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Penzance to Chatham.

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

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Where can I stay near Chatham?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Chatham 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 Victoria to Chathamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
6h 39m
£158–312
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
10h 10m
£57–103
Drive 316.2 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Chathamcar 316.2 mi
5h 30m
£77–112
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 Victoria to Chathamtrain
9h 8m
£189–459
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406 / ...
12h
£63–151
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 Chathamtrain
9h 39m
£264–610
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 Chathamtrain
10h 22m
£139–338
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 Chathamtrain
6h 53m
£84–279
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 Victoriatrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain
6h 36m
£109–303

Penzance to Chatham by train and subway

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Distance: 341.9 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Chatham via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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