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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Penzance is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke station to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Penzance via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Penzance?

The distance between Basingstoke and Penzance is 256 miles. The road distance is 232.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Penzance without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 6h 20m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Basingstoke to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Penzance bus from?

Basingstoke to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Penzance train from?

Basingstoke to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Penzance?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Penzance is to train via Exeter which takes 6h 20m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Penzance bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Penzance Bus Station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Penzance train arrive?

Basingstoke to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Penzance is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Basingstoke to Penzance.

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

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Basingstoke to Penzance - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Basingstoke to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 20m
£107–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
9h 22m
£38–71
Drive 231.5 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Penzancecar 231.5 mi
4h 9m
£56–81
Train to Exeter, fly to Land'S End Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Land'S End Airport (LEQ)plane EXT - LEQ
7h 50m
£92–389
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
8h 27m
£126–244
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane SOU - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
7h 33m
£158–393
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newquay Cornwall 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
8h 32m
£167–389

Basingstoke to Penzance by train

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Distance: 254.1 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Penzance via Exeter St Davids in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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