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

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Penzance is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barking to Penzance is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at Bus Station via Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Barking to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Penzance via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Barking to Penzance?

The distance between Barking and Penzance is 316 miles. The road distance is 291 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barking to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs £130 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Barking to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barking to Penzance bus from?

Barking to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Penzance train from?

Barking to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Barking to Penzance?

The best way to get from Barking to Penzance is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Barking to Penzance bus arrive?

Barking to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barking to Penzance train arrive?

Barking to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.

Can I drive from Barking to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Penzance is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Barking to Penzance.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2077+ hotels available in Penzance.

Barking to Penzance - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Barking to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
9h 41m
£138–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
11h 17m
£33–208
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
10h 33m
£52–128
Drive 289.3 mi
1. Drive from Barking to Penzancecar 289.3 mi
5h 35m
£71–103
Fly from London City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
7h 29m
£260–737
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 7m
£153–491
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Barking to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h 45m
£58–355
Train to Luton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LTN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 31m
£88–463

Barking to Penzance by train

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9h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 314.4 mi
Duration: 9h 41m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Penzance every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–250 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £29–55 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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