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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Dover is to bus which costs £70 - £180 and takes 12h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Dover is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pencester Road via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Dover. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Dover Priory via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Penzance to Dover?

The distance between Penzance and Dover is 384 miles. The road distance is 352.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 9m and costs £170 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Penzance to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Dover?

The best way to get from Penzance to Dover is to train via London which takes 7h 9m and costs £170 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 12h 44m.

Where does the Penzance to Dover bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Dover is 353 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Penzance to Dover.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
7h 9m
£179–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
12h 44m
£73–175
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
11h 34m
£78–142
Drive 350.8 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Dovercar 350.8 mi
6h 1m
£86–124
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 Dover Priorytrain
9h 54m
£213–508
Train
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
7h 57m
£179–348
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 Dover Priorytrain
10h 21m
£285–656
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 Dover Priorytrain
7h 36m
£105–325
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 Dover Priorytrain
11h 12m
£162–383

Penzance to Dover by train and subway

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7h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 382.2 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pencester Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 12h 44m.

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