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 £40 - £80 and takes 13h 16m.

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 Penzance Bus Station via Coach Station and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

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 West Ham station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Basildon to Penzance?

The distance between Basildon and Penzance is 333 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 which takes 7h 14m and costs £140 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 which takes 7h 14m and costs £140 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 13h 16m.

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 Penzance 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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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
7h 14m
£146–299
Bus
cheapest
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 London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus
13h 16m
£43–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brentwood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
11h 42m
£83–188
Drive 307.8 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Penzancecar 307.8 mi
6h 2m
£76–109
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 55m
£157–430
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 17m
£273–693
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 8m
£66–298
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
10h 3m
£115–383

Basildon to Penzance by train and subway

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7h 14mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 331.2 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Penzance every 3 hours. Tickets cost £130–260 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Penzance Bus Station via Coach Station and London Heathrow Airport in around 13h 16m.

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