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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Basildon is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 1m.

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 bus between Penzance and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

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 29m.

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 29m and costs £150 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Penzance to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Basildon bus from?

Penzance to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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 29m and costs £150 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Penzance to Basildon bus arrive?

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

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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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

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 Penzance to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
6h 29m
£153–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Ukn49 / ...
10h 1m
£55–129
Drive 307.9 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Basildoncar 307.9 mi
5h 58m
£76–110
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
9h 12m
£266–646
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X10
11h 54m
£64–159
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
8h 46m
£169–394
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
£71–271
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
10h 48m
£121–346
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
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
6h 22m
£103–344

Penzance to Basildon by train and subway

81Weekly Services

6h 29mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 331.2 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

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 £130–270 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Road twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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