How to travel from London to Penzance

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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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $24.

Distance: 254 miles (410 km)

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Flight

$127

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$32

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$165

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6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

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8h 40m

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4h 19m

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1h 19m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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Great Western Railway

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National Express

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Eastern Airways

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM9h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:15 PMPenzance, Station Road
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM9h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:15 PMPenzance, Station Road
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Ryanair UKRK 9228
    10:55 AM1h10
    London Stansted Airport
    12:05 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport
    $1831One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP22668
    12:05 PM5h05
    London Paddington (PAD)
    5:10 PMPenzance station (PNZ)
    $1281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP22666 · P22972
    11:03 AM5h09
    London Paddington (PAD)
    4:12 PMPenzance station (PNZ)
    $1391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayP22671 · P22975
    1:03 PM5h38
    London Paddington (PAD)
    6:41 PMPenzance station (PNZ)
    $1391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM8h56
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    8:55 AMPenzance, Station Road
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX504
    8:30 AM10h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    6:40 PMPenzance
    $661One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX504
    10:30 AM9h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    7:55 PMPenzance
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1360+LoganairBA7825
    8:55 AM5h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    1:55 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport
    $6631One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1358+LoganairBA7825
    6:45 AM7h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    1:55 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport
    $7531One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Penzance

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 options to travel between London and Penzance including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Penzance is a bus with an average price of $16 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Penzance:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Penzance costing on average $24 (€19).

A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Penzance costing on average $86 (€69).

The fastest way to travel from London to Penzance is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Penzance take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 57m.

Bus takes on average 8h 35m.

The distance from London to Penzance is approximately 254 miles (410 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Penzance is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Penzance:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Penzance, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Penzance by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Penzance by train.
  • Travel with Eastern Airways to go to Penzance by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Penzance with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from London to Penzance often also extend their vacation to go to Newquay, St Ives, Bristol, Falmouth, Plymouth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Penzance and these popular destinations at a great price.
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