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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Basingstoke is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Basingstoke station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Castle Way, Thornash Close, Library and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Basingstoke via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Penzance to Basingstoke?

The distance between Penzance and Basingstoke is 284 miles. The road distance is 234.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £80 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Penzance to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Basingstoke bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Basingstoke train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Penzance to Basingstoke is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £80 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Penzance to Basingstoke bus arrive?

Penzance to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Penzance to Basingstoke train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Basingstoke is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Penzance to Basingstoke.

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

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Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Penzance to Basingstoke 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 ReadingPenzance - London Paddington
5h 12m
£83–90
Train via Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St DavidsPenzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BasingstokeExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
6h 11m
£33–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Mereoak Lane - Park & RideUk049 / ...
8h 49m
£42–60
Drive 232.9 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Basingstoke232.9 mi
4h 7m
£59–84
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NQY - LHR
8h 27m
£147–420
Bus via Taunton
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hall106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thornash Close to LibrarySf3
12h 25m
Bus, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NQY - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoke
7h 5m
£122–363

Penzance to Basingstoke by train

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Distance: 282.3 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £76–78 and the journey takes 4h 41m. 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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