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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $410.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
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$137 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $410 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Penzance
Compare the available ways to get from London to Penzance, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Penzance:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Penzance costing on average $137.
A bus is $358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Penzance costing on average $410.
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 9h 51m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (5h 26m by train vs 5h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $137 compared to roughly $118 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 Penzance
How to get from London to Penzance by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Penzance is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:00 AM9h25London, Victoria Coach Station5:25 PMPenzance, Station Road$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:00 AM9h25London, Victoria Coach Station5:25 PMPenzance, Station Road$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W347828:03 AM5h04London Paddington (PAD)1:07 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$2161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G1498212:05 PM5h05London Paddington (PAD)5:10 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$651One-way0 transfers
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C3724912:17 PM7h08London Paddington (PAD)7:25 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$661One-way1 transfer - W34797 · G1517111:03 AM5h09London Paddington (PAD)4:12 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$661One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:59 PM9h01London, Victoria Coach Station9:00 AMPenzance, Station Road$401One-way0 transfers
BA1364+BA78258:40 AM5h10London Heathrow Airport1:50 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport$7571One-way1 transfer- BA1360+BA78257:45 AM6h05London Heathrow Airport1:50 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport$7571One-way1 transfer
- BA1358+BA78256:40 AM7h10London Heathrow Airport1:50 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport$7571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Penzance:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Penzance costing on average $137.
A bus is $358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Penzance costing on average $410.
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 9h 51m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Penzance 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 Penzance station (PNZ).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Penzance, , Station Road (Bus Station).
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Penzance by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Penzance by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Penzance by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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