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How to get fromWashington to Penzanceby plane, train, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Penzance by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DCA - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    15h 14m
    £417–1,570

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

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    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane IAD - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    15h 52m
    £277–1,028

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane IAD - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    19h 15m
    £309–1,105

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane PHL - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    18h 17m
    £452–2,187

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration14h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£401Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,535.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 14m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Penzance, England?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Penzance. However, you can fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY), walk to Newquay Airport, take the line 94 bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Truro, then take the train to Penzance. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY), walk to Newquay Airport, take the line 94 bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Truro, then take the train to Penzance.

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