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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Gillingham is to bus and train which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Gillingham is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Gillingham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Waterfront Bus Station via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Gillingham (Kent) via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Penzance to Gillingham?

The distance between Penzance and Gillingham is 345 miles. The road distance is 319 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £150 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Penzance to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Gillingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Gillingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Penzance to Gillingham is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £150 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 12h 7m.

Where does the Penzance to Gillingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Gillingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Gillingham is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Penzance to Gillingham.

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

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Gillingham 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 Gillingham (Kent)train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
6h 44m
£159–301
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
10h 25m
£52–94
Drive 317.2 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Gillinghamcar 317.2 mi
5h 35m
£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 Gillingham (Kent)train
9h 10m
£180–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406 / ...
12h 7m
£65–155
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 Gillingham (Kent)train
9h 31m
£275–659
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
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 bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train
6h 56m
£84–274
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 Gillingham (Kent)train
12h 18m
£141–336

Penzance to Gillingham by train and subway

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Distance: 343.4 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Gillingham (Kent) via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–150 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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