What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Penzance?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Penzance is to bus which costs £14 - £80 and takes 9h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Penzance?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Penzance is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Albert Pier Road via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Penzance via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Penzance?

The distance between Charing Cross and Penzance is 307 miles. The road distance is 280.2 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Penzance without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Penzance?

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Charing Cross to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Penzance bus from?

Charing Cross to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Penzance?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Penzance is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £80 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Penzance bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Albert Pier Road station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Penzance is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Charing Cross to Penzance.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Penzance?

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Charing Cross to Penzance by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 PenzanceLondon Paddington - Penzance
9h 22m
£87–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Albert Pier RoadUkn49 / ...
9h 31m
£15–79
Drive 278.6 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Penzance278.6 mi
5h 6m
£70–101
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LHR - NQY
2. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
7h 36m
£137–413
Bus via Truro
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationT1
11h 38m
£45–103
Fly from London City Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LCY - NQY
2. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
7h 22m
£239–570
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LGW - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
8h 12m
£95–292
Train to Luton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LTN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
7h 49m
£101–402
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Liverpool Street station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)STN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
6h 2m
£55–283

Charing Cross to Penzance by subway and train

75Weekly Services

9h 22mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.4 mi
Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Penzance, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Penzance every 2 hours. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Albert Pier Road hourly. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 8h 56m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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