What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to Penzance?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Penzance is to bus which costs £19 - £80 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Penzance?

The fastest way to get from Balham to Penzance is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Balham to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Balham and arriving at Penzance via Clapham Junction and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Balham to Penzance?

The distance between Balham and Penzance is 301 miles. The road distance is 279 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to Penzance without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to Penzance without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 8h 5m and costs £45 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Balham to Penzance?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Balham to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Penzance train from?

Balham to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Balham to Penzance?

The best way to get from Balham to Penzance is to train via Exeter which takes 8h 5m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £80 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Balham to Penzance train arrive?

Balham to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Balham to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Penzance is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Balham to Penzance.

How do I get a train ticket from Balham to Penzance?

Book your Balham to Penzance train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2400+ hotels available in Penzance.

Balham to Penzance - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 10 ways to get from Balham to Penzance by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to PenzanceExeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
8h 5m
£46–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Albert Pier RoadUkn49 / ...
9h 40m
£19–76
Drive 277.4 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Penzance277.4 mi
5h 6m
£70–101
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LHR - NQY
2. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
8h 10m
£143–407
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to PenzanceLondon Paddington - Penzance
9h 41m
£89–182
Bus via Interchange
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchange406
10h 16m
£34–76
Fly from London Gatwick Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LGW - NQY
2. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
8h 9m
£88–300
Fly from London City Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LCY - NQY
2. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
7h 36m
£239–570
Train to Luton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LTN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
8h 12m
£98–332
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Moorgate station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)STN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
6h 14m
£55–284

Balham to Penzance by train

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8h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 299.6 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Balham, England and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Balham to Penzance via Clapham Junction and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Albert Pier Road hourly. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 8h 56m. National Express also services this route every 3 hours.

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