What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to East Sussex?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to East Sussex is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £45 - £75 and takes 12h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to East Sussex?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to East Sussex is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and East Sussex?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to East Sussex. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Brewers Arms via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and East Sussex?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to East Sussex. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Polegate via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Penzance to East Sussex?

The distance between Penzance and East Sussex is 378 miles. The road distance is 304.2 miles.

How do I travel from Penzance to East Sussex without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to East Sussex without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £170 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to East Sussex?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Penzance to East Sussex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to East Sussex bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to East Sussex train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to East Sussex?

The best way to get from Penzance to East Sussex is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £170 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Penzance to East Sussex bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to East Sussex train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to East Sussex?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to East Sussex is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Penzance to East Sussex.

Where can I stay near East Sussex?

There are 1416+ hotels available in East Sussex.

Penzance to East Sussex - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to East Sussex 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 Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
8h 4m
£173–335
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus 500
12h 31m
£45–71
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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus 500
12h 18m
£71–151
Drive 302.4 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to East Sussexcar 302.4 mi
5h 41m
£73–106
Train to Exeter, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain
9h 57m
£166–320
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 London Victoria to Polegatetrain
10h 33m
£194–484
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
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 Polegatetrain
6h 55m
£98–265
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 Victoria to Polegatetrain
11h 45m
£275–708

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

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Distance: 375.4 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and East Sussex, England?

You can take a train from Penzance to The Truggery via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Brewers Arms via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, High Street, and Tesco in around 12h 18m.

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