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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Penzance is to bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Penzance is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Bus Station via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Penzance via Gatwick Airport and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Lewes to Penzance?

The distance between Lewes and Penzance is 291 miles. The road distance is 286.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs £160 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Lewes to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Penzance bus from?

Lewes to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Penzance train from?

Lewes to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Lewes to Penzance?

The best way to get from Lewes to Penzance is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs £160 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 11m.

Where does the Lewes to Penzance bus arrive?

Lewes to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Lewes to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lewes to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Penzance is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Lewes to Penzance.

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

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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

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

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Fly London Gatwick Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h 2m
£78–402
Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
11h 11m
£39–69
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 28m
£168–328
Drive 284.9 mi
1. Drive from Lewes to Penzancecar 284.9 mi
5h 16m
£70–102
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
8h 38m
£152–428
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 23m
£160–514
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
11h 59m
£51–79

Lewes to Penzance by train

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10h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.3 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Penzance via Gatwick Airport and Reading in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lewes to Penzance Bus Station via Gatwick Airport, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and London Heathrow Airport in around 11h 11m.

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