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How to get fromSouth Benfleet to Penzanceby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Totnes

    best
    1. Take the train from Benfleet to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain train
    8h
    £133–253

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus X10
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 4m
    £47–77

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Harold Wood to Heathrow Terminal 5train train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    12h 18m
    £80–151

  4. Drive  312.5 mi

    1. Drive from South Benfleet to Penzancecar car 312.5 mi
    6h 5m
    £77–112

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Benfleet to West Hamtrain 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
    9h 1m
    £162–456

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Benfleet to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 39m
    £136–253

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Benfleet to West Hamtrain 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
    8h 57m
    £256–693

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Benfleet to London Fenchurch 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
    9h 1m
    £102–322

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Benfleet to London Fenchurch 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 17m
    £82–279

South Benfleet to Penzance by train and foot

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between South Benfleet, England and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Benfleet to Penzance via London Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kents Hill Road to Penzance Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, and London Heathrow Airport in around 14h 4m.

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