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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 an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. 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 $32, while a flight costs an average of $176.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$112 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $176 Average price | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 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 $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penzance to London costing on average $112.
A bus is $144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Penzance to London costing on average $176.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
The journey is about 10m faster (5h 32m by train vs 5h 42m by car) and roughly $34 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($112 vs $146). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
FlixBus9:25 PM8h40Penzance, Station Road6:05 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:25 PM8h40Penzance, Station Road6:05 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 92276:05 PM1h15Newquay Cornwall Airport7:20 PMLondon Stansted Airport$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
W34546 · G154589:15 PM7h32Penzance station (PNZ)4:47 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1131One-way1 transfer
W345469:15 PM7h49Penzance station (PNZ)5:04 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1131One-way0 transfers
C000573:18 PM5h05Penzance station (PNZ)8:23 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 PM9h00Penzance, Station Road6:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:40 PM9h00Penzance, Station Road9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:40 PM9h25Penzance, Station Road10:05 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$351One-way0 transfers
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BA78262:30 PM6h30Newquay Cornwall Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2781One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Penzance to London:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penzance to London costing on average $112.
A bus is $443 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Penzance to London costing on average $494.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penzance station (PNZ) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Penzance, , Station Road (Bus Station) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- Travel with Eastern Airways to go to London by flight.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 0 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways.
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