What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Charing Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Charing Cross is to bus which costs £16 - £50 and takes 9h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Charing Cross?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Charing Cross is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Horse Guards Parade via Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Charing Cross station. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Charing Cross station via Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Penzance to Charing Cross?

The distance between Penzance and Charing Cross is 307 miles. The road distance is 280.7 miles.

How do I travel from Penzance to Charing Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Charing Cross without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Charing Cross?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Penzance to Charing Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Charing Cross bus from?

Penzance to Charing Cross bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Charing Cross train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Charing Cross?

The best way to get from Penzance to Charing Cross is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Penzance to Charing Cross bus arrive?

Penzance to Charing Cross bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Penzance to Charing Cross train arrive?

Penzance to Charing Cross train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Charing Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Charing Cross is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Penzance to Charing Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Charing Cross?

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Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

There are 20340+ hotels available in Charing Cross.

Penzance to Charing Cross - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Charing Cross 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 PaddingtonPenzance - London Paddington
5h 24m
£63–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
9h 44m
£16–47
Drive 279.1 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Charing Cross279.1 mi
5h 6m
£70–102
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
7h 32m
£142–413
Bus via Victoria Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals504 / ...
11h
£23–59
Bus, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)NQY - LCY
7h 42m
£240–570
Bus, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)NQY - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
8h 17m
£96–326
Bus, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)NQY - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Blackfriars
7h 22m
£101–335
Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NQY - STN
5h 42m
£56–301

Penzance to Charing Cross by train and subway

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5h 24mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.5 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to London Paddington every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Albert Pier Road to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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