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

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

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  1. Train via Totnes

    best
    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain train
    7h 51m
    £140–264

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    13h 9m
    £47–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    11h 15m
    £82–151

  4. Drive  315 mi

    1. Drive from Rayleigh to Penzancecar car 315 mi
    6h 6m
    £78–113

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 58m
    £166–462

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 13m
    £140–264

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LCY - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 6m
    £261–700

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LGW - NQY
    4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 58m
    £109–333

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    7h 8m
    £88–287

Rayleigh to Penzance by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Penzance via Stratford, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Library to Penzance Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, and London Heathrow Airport in around 13h 9m.

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