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 an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 €25, while a flight costs an average of €130.

Distance: 254 miles (410 km)

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€91

Average price

€25

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Cheapest

€130

Average price

6h 16m

Average total duration

5h 46m

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30m

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8h 40m

Average total duration

8h 10m

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30m

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3h 20m

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1h 20m

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2h 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

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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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 AM9h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:25 PMPenzance, Station Road
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM9h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:25 PMPenzance, Station Road
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayG14980
    12:03 PM4h57
    London Paddington (PAD)
    5:00 PMPenzance station (PNZ)
    1061One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayW34774
    11:45 PM8h10
    London Paddington (PAD)
    7:55 AMPenzance station (PNZ)
    991One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34819
    3:03 PM5h07
    London Paddington (PAD)
    8:10 PMPenzance station (PNZ)
    1061One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34814
    2:03 PM5h22
    London Paddington (PAD)
    7:25 PMPenzance station (PNZ)
    1061One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM9h01
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    9:00 AMPenzance, Station Road
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX504
    1:30 PM10h05
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:35 PMPenzance, , Station Road (Bus Station)
    301One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX504
    8:30 AM10h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    6:40 PMPenzance, , Station Road (Bus Station)
    301One-way
    0 transfers

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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 €25.

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

A bus is €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Penzance costing on average €91.

A bus is €104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Penzance costing on average €130.

The fastest way to travel from London to Penzance is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Penzance take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

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 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Penzance:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Stansted 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 Eastern Airways to go to Penzance by flight.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Penzance by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Penzance by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Penzance with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Penzance to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Penzance's attractions, scenery, and local culture, a stay of around 2 to 3 days is recommended.
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