How to travel from London to Penzance

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Penzance

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 29 20Cheapest 57
Average price 95 40Cheapest 202
Average duration4h 57m8h 0m1h 20m
Direct Options
First departure3:40 AM2:51 AM6:45 AM
Last departure11:50 PM11:50 PM7:00 PM
No. of daily departures773
Companies
  • South Western Railway
  • Great Western Railway
  • Cross Country
  • National Express
  • FlixBus
  • Eastern Airways
  • Flybe
  • easyJet

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from London to Penzance

How to get from London to Penzance by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from London to Penzance is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
08:30AM10h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:40PMPenzance, Station Road
$341One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
08:30AM10h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:40PMPenzance, Station Road
$341One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Great Western Railway
05:23AM6h17
London Paddington (PAD)
11:40AMPenzance station (PNZ)
$2011One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Great Western Railway
05:50AM7h17
London Waterloo (WAT)
01:07PMPenzance station (PNZ)
$2301One-way
1 transfer
National Express
11:00PM10h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:05AMPenzance, Station Road
$361One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:00PM10h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:05AMPenzance, Station Road
$341One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:30PM8h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:05AMPenzance, Station Road
$361One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best journey from London to Penzance with Omio's travel partners National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Penzance from London. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Penzance travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

      EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.

        FAQs: Travel from London to Penzance

        FAQs: Travel to Penzance easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Penzance.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from London to Penzance: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Penzance from London is by taking a flight, which costs on average $31 (€27).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Penzance:

        Taking a flight costs $4 (€3) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $35 (€31).

        Taking a flight costs $35 (€30) less than taking a train, which costs on average $66 (€57) for the same trip.

        The quickest way to travel from London to Penzance is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Getting to Penzance by bus takes 8 h on average.

        Train takes 4 h 57 min on average.

        The London to Penzance distance is around 254 miles (410 km).

        The average frequency per day from London to Penzance is:

        • Around 10 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from London to Penzance as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Penzance:

        • Buses mostly leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and tend to arrive in Penzance, Station Road.
        • Trains mostly depart from London Paddington and arrive in Penzance.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Penzance:

        • You can travel by bus between London and Penzance with National Express or FlixBus, and you can find National Express London to Penzance tickets for $35 (€31) on Omio.
        • You can travel by plane from London to Penzance with Eastern Airways, easyJet or Flybe, and you can find Eastern Airways London to Penzance tickets for $65 (€56) on Omio.
        • You can take a train from London to Penzance with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, South Western Railway or first_great_western. Cheap tickets can be found for $66 (€57) with Great Western Rail from London to Penzance.

        Yes, there are direct services available from London to Penzance with the following travel companies:

        • 10 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail or first_great_western.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Penzance as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Penzance from London.

        Looking to extend your trip from London to Penzance? Many Omio customers who go from London to Penzance usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like St Ives, Newquay, Bristol or Plymouth. If you're looking to explore St Ives, Newquay, Bristol or Plymouth from Penzance, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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