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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Colchester is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Colchester is to bus and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs £35 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Penzance to Colchester?

The distance between Penzance and Colchester is 361 miles. The road distance is 337.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Penzance to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Colchester bus from?

Penzance to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Colchester?

The best way to get from Penzance to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Penzance to Colchester bus arrive?

Penzance to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Penzance to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Colchester is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Penzance to Colchester.

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

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Penzance to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 21m
£95–141
Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Newquay Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
5h 54m
£38–305
Bus
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
11h 35m
£55–95
Drive 335.5 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Colchestercar 335.5 mi
6h 28m
£81–117
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Newquay Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 17m
£155–511
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 23m
£49–164
Bus, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Newquay Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 54m
£330–799
Bus, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Newquay Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 55m
£82–373

Penzance to Colchester by train

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Distance: 358.5 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 11h 35m.

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