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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Southampton is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Southampton is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Southampton Central via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Penzance to Southampton?

The distance between Penzance and Southampton is 258 miles. The road distance is 215.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Penzance to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Southampton?

The best way to get from Penzance to Southampton is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Penzance to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Southampton train arrive?

Penzance to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Southampton is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Penzance to Southampton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Penzance to Southampton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Penzance to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Westbury (Wilts)train Penzance - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 43m
£110–198
Drive 214 mi
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1. Drive from Penzance to Southamptoncar 214 mi
4h 10m
£53–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
10h 22m
£56–91
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
8h 32m
£209–396
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 Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
6h 35m
£95–188
Train, line 19 bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the bus from Bristol Parkway Stn to Bus Stationbus 19
3. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
8h 26m
£125–193
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NQY - SOU
7h 20m
£148–380

Penzance to Southampton by train

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Distance: 256.5 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Southampton Central via Westbury (Wilts) in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 22m.

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