The distance between Penzance and London is around 453km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Penzance to London 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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Take the train to London Paddington.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.
There are several options for getting from Penzance to London by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £79 ($95).
The distance between Penzance and London is around 453km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 410km (255 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Penzance and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to London is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £79 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and London. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Penzance and London with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 5h 10m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Penzance and London. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Penzance and London. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Penzance and London with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and London. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to London. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Penzance and London. The distance is around 453km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5h 10m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 487km (302 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 6h 20m | £135($160) | hourly | 485km (302 miles) |
Bus | 8h 45m | £13($15) | twice daily | 483km (300 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | £79($95) | on demand | 453km (281 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
Edelweiss Air
South Western Railway
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.