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How to get fromPenzance to Vannesby train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, or car train

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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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Vannestrain train Tgv
    12h 32m
    €412–705

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penzance to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Vannescar car
    13h 5m
    €97–468

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Vannesbus bus
    27h 5m
    €111–218

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vannescar car
    12h 29m
    €341–435

Penzance to Vannes by train, subway, and foot

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration12h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,428.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 32m

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 12h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Vannes via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 27h 5m.

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