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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Crawley is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Crawley is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs £75 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Town Centre East via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Crawley?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Penzance to Crawley?

The distance between Penzance and Crawley is 325 miles. The road distance is 281.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £140 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Penzance to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Crawley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Crawley train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Crawley?

The best way to get from Penzance to Crawley is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Penzance to Crawley bus arrive?

Penzance to Crawley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Crawley train arrive?

Penzance to Crawley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Crawley is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Penzance to Crawley.

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

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Where can I stay near Crawley?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
6h 56m
£147–276
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940 / ...
9h 59m
£43–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
9h 47m
£66–145
Drive 279.9 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Crawleycar 279.9 mi
5h 20m
£69–99
Train to Exeter, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
8h 7m
£148–309
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 Farringdon to Three Bridgestrain
8h 47m
£176–429
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, 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
5h 4m
£80–233
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
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 London Bridge to Three Bridgestrain
9h 37m
£265–612
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
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 subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Victoria stationsubway
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Crawleytrain
7h 10m
£90–310

Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

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Distance: 322.9 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Town Centre East via Reading, Gatwick Airport, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Town Centre East via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 9h 47m.

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