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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Vannes is to drive and car ferry which costs €85 - €470 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Vannes is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs €360 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Vannes?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Vannes via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Vannes?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Vannes via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

How far is it from Penzance to Vannes?

The distance between Penzance and Vannes is 1429 km.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Vannes without a car is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs €360 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 11h 53m to get from Penzance to Vannes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Vannes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Vannes train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Vannes?

The best way to get from Penzance to Vannes is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs €360 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €320 and takes 27h.

Where does the Penzance to Vannes bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Penzance and Vannes?

Vannes is 1h ahead of Penzance. It is currently 12:23 PM in Penzance and 1:23 PM in Vannes.

Where does the Penzance to Vannes train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Vannes?

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Penzance to Vannes - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Vannes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Vannestrain Tgv
11h 53m
€368–680
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Penzance to Plymouthcar
2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Vannescar
13h 5m
€85–467
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Vannesbus
27h
€145–312
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vannescar
12h 29m
€329–418

Penzance to Vannes by train, subway, and foot

81Weekly Services

11h 53mAverage Duration

€368Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,428.7 km
Duration: 11h 53m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Vannes, France?

You can take a train from Penzance to Vannes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Vannes via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 27h.

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