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Compare train, bus, and flight for Luton to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 37m. 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 $83, while a train costs an average of $127.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$83 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration Fastest 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Penzance, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Penzance:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Penzance costing on average $127.
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 55m.
Tickets start at around $83 compared to roughly $108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 10h 25m versus 5h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Luton to Penzance by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Penzance is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:27 PM9h28Luton7:55 AMPenzance$3491One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:27 PM9h28Luton7:55 AMPenzance$3491One-way3 transfers
Fastest
10:59 AM6h00Luton4:59 PMPenzance$3651One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 10:13 AM6h57Luton5:10 PMPenzance$3581One-way2 transfers
- 4:59 PM6h01Luton11:00 PMPenzance$3651One-way2 transfers
- 8:59 AM6h04Luton3:03 PMPenzance$3651One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Penzance:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Penzance costing on average $127.
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 55m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton 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 Luton Airport (LUA) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Penzance, , Station Road (Bus Station).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Penzance by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Penzance by bus.
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