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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Basildon is to bus and train which costs £45 - £70 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Basildon is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Basildon via Paddington and Barking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Penzance to Basildon?

The distance between Penzance and Basildon is 333 miles. The road distance is 309.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £160 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Penzance to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Basildon train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Basildon?

The best way to get from Penzance to Basildon is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £160 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Penzance to Basildon train arrive?

Penzance to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Basildon is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Penzance to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Basildon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Basildon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
6h 31m
£167–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
11h 10m
£37–134
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brentwoodtrain Elizabeth / ...
11h 8m
£46–70
Drive 307.9 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Basildoncar 307.9 mi
5h 58m
£75–109
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
9h 1m
£157–507
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
8h 36m
£279–802
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NQY - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
9h 43m
£84–417
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
6h 54m
£65–357
Train, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridgetrain
9h 2m
£95–490

Penzance to Basildon by train and subway

83Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

£167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 331.2 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to London Paddington every 2 hours. Tickets cost £150–290 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoria twice daily. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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