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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Penzance is to train via Exeter which costs £35 - £150 and takes 8h 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 1m and costs £75 - £110.

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 11m.

How far is it from Basildon to Penzance?

The distance between Basildon and Penzance is 334 miles. The road distance is 309.8 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 11m and costs £65 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Basildon to Penzance, including transfers.

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 11m and costs £65 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £140 and takes 11h 33m.

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 1m to drive from Basildon to Penzance.

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

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

There are 10 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
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
7h 11m
£67–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
11h 33m
£18–132
Drive 308 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Penzancecar 308 mi
6h 1m
£76–109
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 8m
£166–466
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
8h 42m
£35–143
Train #2
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 16m
£87–193
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
8h 4m
£289–736
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 30m
£107–360
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 6m
£62–311
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 22m
£94–330

Basildon to Penzance by train, foot, and subway

126Weekly Services

7h 11mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 331.7 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–50 and the journey takes 8h 35m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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