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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Penzance is to bus which costs £30 - £140 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Penzance is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs £45 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Albert Pier Road via Parkside and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Penzance via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Ely to Penzance?

The distance between Ely and Penzance is 419 miles. The road distance is 342.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Penzance without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 53m and costs £120 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Ely to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Penzance bus from?

Ely to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Penzance train from?

Ely to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Penzance?

The best way to get from Ely to Penzance is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 53m and costs £120 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Ely to Penzance bus arrive?

Ely to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Ely to Penzance train arrive?

Ely to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Ely to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Penzance is 342 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Ely to Penzance.

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

Book your Ely to Penzance train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2395+ hotels available in Penzance.

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PenzanceEdinburgh - Penzance / ...
8h 53m
£120–556
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk990
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Albert Pier RoadUkn49
12h 23m
£30–132
Drive 340.4 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Penzance340.4 mi
6h 20m
£86–124
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
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
5h 40m
£47–276
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to King's CrossKings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to PenzanceLondon Paddington - Penzance
10h 36m
£106–227
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LHR - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
8h 48m
£157–468
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Nuneaton
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)MAN - NQY
4. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
8h 47m
£118–403
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Land'S End Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Land'S End Airport (LEQ)STN - LEQ
33h 53m
£43–175

Ely to Penzance by train

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Distance: 416.2 mi
Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Penzance via Birmingham New Street in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Albert Pier Road via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 23m.

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