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 - £75 and takes 8h 17m.

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 9m and costs £55 - £85.

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 233.7 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 £140 - £280.

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 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 £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 17m.

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 9m 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?

There are 821+ hotels available in Basingstoke.

Penzance to Basingstoke - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Basingstoke by train, bus, or car

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 Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington
5h 12m
£146–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Readingbus Ukn49 / ...
8h 17m
£43–74
Drive 232.3 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Basingstokecar 232.3 mi
4h 9m
£57–83
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
6h 15m
£117–296

Penzance to Basingstoke by train

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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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 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–260 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Reading twice daily. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 7h 15m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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