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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Basildon is to bus via Upminster station which costs £28 - £90 and takes 11h 59m.

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 56m 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 34m.

How far is it from Penzance to Basildon?

The distance between Penzance and Basildon is 333 miles. The road distance is 310.3 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 34m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 34m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £140 and takes 11h 2m.

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 56m 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 PaddingtonPenzance - London Paddington
6h 34m
£94–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to London VictoriaUkn49 / ...
11h 2m
£23–134
Drive 308.5 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Basildon308.5 mi
5h 56m
£76–109
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)NQY - LCY
8h 29m
£273–639
Bus via Upminster station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals504 / ...
11h 59m
£28–87
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NQY - LHR
9h 1m
£165–442
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)NQY - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
9h 36m
£99–351
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NQY - STN
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
6h 49m
£65–299
Train, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)NQY - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridge
9h 6m
£102–328

Penzance to Basildon by train and subway

87Weekly Services

6h 34mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 331.2 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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 £85–130 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Albert Pier Road to London Victoria every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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