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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Lewes is to bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Lewes is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Lewes?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Lewes station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Lewes?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Lewes via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Penzance to Lewes?

The distance between Penzance and Lewes is 359 miles. The road distance is 286.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Lewes without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £150 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Penzance to Lewes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Lewes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Lewes train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Lewes?

The best way to get from Penzance to Lewes is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which costs £70 - £120 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Penzance to Lewes bus arrive?

Penzance to Lewes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Penzance to Lewes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Lewes?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Lewes is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Penzance to Lewes.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Penzance to Lewes?

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Where can I stay near Lewes?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Lewes 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 Lewestrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
6h 55m
£152–269
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
11h 56m
£51–77
Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
10h 2m
£74–115
Drive 285 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Lewescar 285 mi
5h 17m
£71–102
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 23m
£152–378
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
8h 31m
£92–303
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 Lewestrain
9h 14m
£173–483
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, 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 train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
7h 32m
£98–303
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 Lewestrain
9h 50m
£273–721

Penzance to Lewes by train and subway

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Distance: 356.7 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Lewes via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lewes via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick Airport in around 10h 2m.

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