What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Scilly Isles?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Scilly Isles is to bus via London Heathrow Airport which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Scilly Isles?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Scilly Isles is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Scilly Isles?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Scilly Isles. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Scilly Isles via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Scilly Isles?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Scilly Isles. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Hinchley Wood via Reading and Guildford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Penzance to Scilly Isles?

The distance between Penzance and Scilly Isles is 311 miles. The road distance is 269.7 miles.

How do I travel from Penzance to Scilly Isles without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Scilly Isles without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £120 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Scilly Isles?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Penzance to Scilly Isles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Scilly Isles bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Scilly Isles train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Scilly Isles?

The best way to get from Penzance to Scilly Isles is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Penzance to Scilly Isles bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Scilly Isles train arrive?

Penzance to Scilly Isles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Scilly Isles?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Scilly Isles is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Penzance to Scilly Isles.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Scilly Isles?

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Where can I stay near Scilly Isles?

There are 21185+ hotels available in Scilly Isles.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Scilly Isles by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Guildfordtrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
6h 47m
£127–231
Bus via London Heathrow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
9h 42m
£39–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
9h 37m
£48–81
Drive 268.1 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Scilly Islescar 268.1 mi
4h 47m
£68–98
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
8h 40m
£138–459
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport, subway
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 subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Vauxhallsubway
4. Take the train from Vauxhall to Eshertrain
7h 2m
£80–314
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
9h 4m
£317–693
Train, 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 55m
£94–331

Penzance to Scilly Isles by train and foot

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Distance: 309 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Scilly Isles, England?

You can take a train from Penzance to Scilly Isles via Reading, Guildford, and Hinchley Wood in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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