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There are 6 ways to get from Penzance to Basingstoke by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain train Penzance - London Paddington
    5h 17m
    £81–88

  2. Train via Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Basingstoketrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    6h 11m
    £41–206

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus bus Uk049 / ...
    8h 50m
    £42–60

  4. Drive 232.9 mi

    1. Drive from Penzance to Basingstokecar car 232.9 mi
    4h 7m
    £57–82

  5. Bus, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NQY - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain train
    7h 34m
    £122–392

  6. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NQY - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    8h 32m
    £177–491

Penzance to Basingstoke by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Reading every 2 hours. Tickets cost £74–76 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Albert Pier Road to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride hourly. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 7h 45m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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