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.
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 Penzance → Luton if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the train to Farringdon and then to Penzance.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 5m | £445($530) | every 3 hours | 765km (476 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 15m | £185($215) | every 3 hours | 513km (318 miles) |
Train | 6hrs | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 542km (337 miles) |
Bus | 8h 25m | £18($21) | twice daily | 515km (320 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | £84($100) | on demand | 482km (300 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Thameslink
London Midland
The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.