How to travel from London to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Penzance is around 456km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from London to Penzance by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Penzance.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Penzance.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance456km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Penzance

There are several options for getting from London to Penzance by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £79 ($95).

The distance between London and Penzance is around 456km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 410km (255 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from London and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Penzance is to drive which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx £79 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Penzance. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Penzance with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 5hrs.

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between London and Penzance. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and Penzance. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Penzance with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between London and Penzance. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Penzance is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Penzance. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from London and Penzance. The distance is around 456km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

How do I get from London to Penzance

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Penzance

Transport options from London to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
£120($140)
every 3 hours487km (302 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids6h 35m
£135($160)
hourly485km (302 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
£13($15)
twice daily482km (300 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
£79($95)
on demand456km (283 miles)

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Airports near Penzance

The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Penzance
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Penzance
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
243km (151 miles) from Penzance