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How to get fromPortsmouth to Penzanceby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Portsmouth to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    6h 43m
    £123–242

  2. Drive 234.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Penzancecar car 234.3 mi
    4h 22m
    £57–83

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    10h 40m
    £68–170

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane SOU - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 11m
    £147–330

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    7h 37m
    £112–236

  6. Train, line 19 bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bath Spatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stnbus bus 19
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Penzancetrain train
    9h 25m
    £153–250

Portsmouth to Penzance by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Penzance via Westbury (Wilts) in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

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