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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to London is to bus which costs £40 - £160 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to London is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at London Paddington. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Penzance to London?

The distance between Penzance and London is 304 miles. The road distance is 280.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to London without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £130 - £260.

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

The train from Penzance to London Paddington takes 5h 9m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Penzance to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to London?

The best way to get from Penzance to London is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £160 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Penzance to London bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to London is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Penzance to London.

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

Book your Penzance to London train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Penzance to London bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21994+ hotels available in London.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
5h 9m
£130–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 404 / ...
10h 35m
£40–160
Drive 278.5 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Londoncar 278.5 mi
5h 8m
£68–98
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
5h 56m
£71–253
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
7h
£129–272

Penzance to London by train

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Distance: 302.5 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to London Paddington every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–260 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–160 and the journey takes 10h 35m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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