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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Tilbury is to bus via West Ham station which costs £55 - £120 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Tilbury is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Tilbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at London Hammersmith Bridge Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Tilbury?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Tilbury Town via Paddington and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Penzance to Tilbury?

The distance between Penzance and Tilbury is 334 miles. The road distance is 305.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Tilbury without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £150 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Penzance to Tilbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Tilbury bus from?

Penzance to Tilbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Tilbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Tilbury?

The best way to get from Penzance to Tilbury is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £150 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via West Ham station, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 10h.

Where does the Penzance to Tilbury bus arrive?

Penzance to Tilbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Hammersmith Bridge Road station.

Where does the Penzance to Tilbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Tilbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Tilbury is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Penzance to Tilbury.

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

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Tilbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
6h 34m
£152–301
Bus via West Ham station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Ukn49 / ...
10h
£56–117
Drive 303.4 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Tilburycar 303.4 mi
5h 55m
£74–107
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 22m
£257–596
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus x80
12h 51m
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
9h 11m
£179–413
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
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 Fenchurch Street to Tilbury Towntrain
7h 4m
£83–281
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 Bridgetrain
10h 57m
£132–326
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
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Tilbury Towntrain
6h 32m
£99–273

Penzance to Tilbury by train and subway

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6h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 331.7 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Tilbury, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Road twice daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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