Travel Information
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 prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 57m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration Fastest 6h 57m 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 | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Penzance:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Penzance costing on average $107 (€87).
A bus is $131 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Penzance costing on average $161 (€130).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Penzance
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$3611One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
10:27 PM9h28Luton7:55 AMPenzance$3611One-way3 transfers
Fastest
10:59 AM6h00Luton4:59 PMPenzance$3771One-way2 transfers
Other options
10:13 AM6h57Luton5:10 PMPenzance$3701One-way2 transfers
4:59 PM6h01Luton11:00 PMPenzance$3771One-way2 transfers
8:59 AM6h04Luton3:03 PMPenzance$3771One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 04
Jun 05
Jun 06
Jun 07
Jun 08
Jun 09
Jun 10
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Luton 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 Luton to Penzance.

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Penzance:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Penzance costing on average $107 (€87).
A bus is $131 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Penzance costing on average $161 (€130).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights 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.
- Trains mostly depart from London Luton Airport (LUA) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
- Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Penzance, Station Road.
- Travel with FlixBus, Stagecoach East, National Express, Arriva UK to go to Penzance by bus.
- Travel with east_midlands_trains, Thameslink to go to Penzance by train.
Travelling from Luton to Penzance: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

