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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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 $15, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$121 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Penzance:
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Penzance costing on average $121 (€98).
A bus is $207 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Penzance costing on average $240 (€194).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
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 AM9h15London, Victoria Coach Station5:15 PMPenzance, Station Road$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:00 AM9h15London, Victoria Coach Station5:15 PMPenzance, Station Road$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G1498012:03 PM4h57London Paddington (PAD)5:00 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W348193:03 PM5h07London Paddington (PAD)8:10 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1301One-way0 transfers
- W348142:03 PM5h22London Paddington (PAD)7:25 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1301One-way0 transfers
- W34797 · G1517111:03 AM5h09London Paddington (PAD)4:12 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:59 PM8h56London, Victoria Coach Station8:55 AMPenzance, Station Road$361One-way0 transfers
- NX5041:30 PM10h05London, Victoria Coach Station11:35 PMPenzance$371One-way0 transfers
- NX5048:30 AM10h10London, Victoria Coach Station6:40 PMPenzance$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Penzance:
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Penzance costing on average $121 (€98).
A bus is $207 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Penzance costing on average $240 (€194).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Penzance by bus.
- Travel with Eastern Airways to go to Penzance by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Penzance by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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