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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Penzance is to train and bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 11h 12m.

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 West Ham station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Basildon to Penzance?

The distance between Basildon and Penzance is 333 miles. The road distance is 309.6 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 10h 17m and costs £140 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 17m 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 10h 17m and costs £140 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 12h 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 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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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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 17m
£145–310
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Harold Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
11h 12m
£58–108
Drive 307.8 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Penzancecar 307.8 mi
6h 2m
£76–110
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
£170–393
Bus
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
£62–158
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
£256–596
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 2m
£77–259
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 58m
£122–346
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h 50m
£99–274

Basildon to Penzance by train and subway

79Weekly Services

10h 17mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 331.2 mi
Duration: 10h 17m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Penzance every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–270 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 42m.

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