How to travel from Penzance to London

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Penzance to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penzance to London 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 18m. 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 $25.

Distance: 254 miles (410 km)

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Driving

$125

Average price

$34

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Cheapest

$253

Average price

$149

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 3m

Average total duration

5h 33m

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30m

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9h 44m

Average total duration

9h 14m

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30m

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4h 18m

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Fastest

1h 18m

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3h 0m

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5h 42m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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

The cheapest way to travel from Penzance to London is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $91 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penzance to London costing on average $125 (€100).

A bus is $219 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Penzance to London costing on average $253 (€202).

The fastest way to travel from Penzance to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 33m.

Bus takes on average 9h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Penzance and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Penzance to London among Omio's users.

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from Penzance to London

How to get from Penzance to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Penzance to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM8h50
    Penzance, Station Road
    9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM8h50
    Penzance, Station Road
    9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Ryanair UKRK 9227
    5:10 PM1h15
    Newquay Cornwall Airport
    6:25 PMLondon Stansted Airport
    $6261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP29721
    8:15 AM5h14
    Penzance station (PNZ)
    1:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $1951One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP22604
    9:10 AM5h19
    Penzance station (PNZ)
    2:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $1951One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP22605
    10:20 AM5h10
    Penzance station (PNZ)
    3:30 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $2101One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX504
    8:25 AM9h40
    Penzance
    6:05 PMLondon, Earl's Court
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX504
    8:25 AM10h10
    Penzance
    6:35 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM9h15
    Penzance, Station Road
    10:05 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Penzance to London

Travel to London 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 Penzance to London.

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There are 3 options to travel between Penzance and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Penzance to London is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $91 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penzance to London costing on average $125 (€100).

A bus is $219 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Penzance to London costing on average $253 (€202).

The fastest way to travel from Penzance to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 33m.

Bus takes on average 9h 14m.

The distance from Penzance to London is approximately 254 miles (410 km).
The average frequency per day from Penzance to London is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Penzance and London 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 Penzance to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Penzance station (PNZ) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Penzance, Station Road and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Penzance to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eastern Airways to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Penzance to London with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
  • 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Penzance to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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