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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$125 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 42m 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 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).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 33m.
Bus takes on average 9h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Penzance to London
How to get from Penzance to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Penzance to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:50 PM8h50Penzance, Station Road9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:50 PM8h50Penzance, Station Road9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 92275:10 PM1h15Newquay Cornwall Airport6:25 PMLondon Stansted Airport$6261One-way0 transfers
Other options
P297218:15 AM5h14Penzance station (PNZ)1:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1951One-way0 transfers
P226049:10 AM5h19Penzance station (PNZ)2:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1951One-way0 transfers
P2260510:20 AM5h10Penzance station (PNZ)3:30 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$2101One-way0 transfers
NX5048:25 AM9h40Penzance6:05 PMLondon, Earl's Court$631One-way0 transfers
NX5048:25 AM10h10Penzance6:35 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$631One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:50 PM9h15Penzance, Station Road10:05 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$581One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 33m.
Bus takes on average 9h 14m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 4 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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