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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Penzance is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Penzance is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Penzance via Aldgate station, London Paddington and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Basildon to Penzance?

The distance between Basildon and Penzance is 334 miles. The road distance is 309.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Penzance without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 10m and costs £140 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Basildon to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Penzance bus from?

Basildon to Penzance bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Basildon to Penzance?

The best way to get from Basildon to Penzance is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 10m and costs £140 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Basildon to Penzance bus arrive?

Basildon to Penzance bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) station.

Where does the Basildon to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basildon to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Penzance is 310 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Basildon to Penzance.

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

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Basildon to Penzance - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basildon 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 via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
7h 10m
£148–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
10h 42m
£58–136
Drive 307.8 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Penzancecar 307.8 mi
6h 2m
£77–110
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 49m
£169–403
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 17m
£144–299
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
12h 42m
£68–168
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basildon 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
7h 1m
£70–273
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
9h 4m
£265–646
Train to Luton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge 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 59m
£123–376

Basildon to Penzance by train, foot, and subway

126Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 331.7 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Penzance via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Plymouth in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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