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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Penryn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Penryn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a flight costs an average of €370.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€122 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €370 Average price | €95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Penryn
Compare the available ways to get from London to Penryn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Penryn:
A bus is €83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Penryn costing on average €122.
A bus is €332 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Penryn costing on average €370.
Other travel options to Penryn take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
You'll arrive about 41m sooner (4h 43m by train vs 5h 24m by car). Tickets start at around €122 compared to roughly €95 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Penryn
How to get from London to Penryn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Penryn is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 92286:35 AM 1h15 London Stansted Airport 7:50 AM Newquay Cornwall Airport €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- RK 9228
6:35 AM 1h15 London Stansted Airport 7:50 AM Newquay Cornwall Airport €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- RK 9228
6:35 AM 1h15 London Stansted Airport 7:50 AM Newquay Cornwall Airport €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W34819 · Y80369
3:03 PM 4h51 London Paddington (PAD) 7:54 PM Penryn station (PYN) €109 1 One-way 1 transfer - G14982 · Y80356
12:05 PM 4h58 London Paddington (PAD) 5:03 PM Penryn station (PYN) €109 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34814 · Y80366
2:03 PM 5h16 London Paddington (PAD) 7:19 PM Penryn station (PYN) €109 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus4:00 PM 8h40 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:40 AM Penryn, Falmouth University €23 1 One-way 0 transfers- NX504
8:30 AM 9h00 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:30 PM Penryn, Commercial Road €25 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX504
1:30 PM 9h05 London, Victoria Coach Station 10:35 PM Penryn, Commercial Road €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA1360+BA78257:45 AM 6h10 London Heathrow Airport 1:55 PM Newquay Cornwall Airport €208 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA1358+BA7825
6:55 AM 7h00 London Heathrow Airport 1:55 PM Newquay Cornwall Airport €208 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA1364+BA7825
10:00 AM 3h55 London Heathrow Airport 1:55 PM Newquay Cornwall Airport €229 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Penryn:
A bus is €83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Penryn costing on average €122.
A bus is €332 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Penryn costing on average €370.
Other travel options to Penryn take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Penryn as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Penryn station (PYN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Penryn, Commercial Road.
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Penryn by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Penryn by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Penryn by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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