How to travel from Luton to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Penzance is around 482km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Luton to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PenzanceLuton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £445($530)
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Train

Take the train to Farringdon and then to Penzance.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Penzance.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance482km (300 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Luton to Penzance by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($215).

The distance between Luton and Penzance is around 482km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (253 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Luton and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Penzance is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £185 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Penzance. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon and Paddington station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Thameslink and Great Western Railway run train services between Luton and Penzance. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Luton and Penzance. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Penzance. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Luton and Penzance. The distance is around 482km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Penzance

Transport options from Luton to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 5m
£445($530)
every 3 hours765km (476 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 15m
£185($215)
every 3 hours513km (318 miles)
Train
6hrs
£135($160)
every 3 hours542km (337 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
£18($21)
twice daily515km (320 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
£84($100)
on demand482km (300 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