What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Elephant and Castle is to bus via Victoria Station which costs £17 - £45 and takes 9h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Elephant and Castle is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Rd via Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Elephant and Castle station. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Penzance to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Penzance and Elephant and Castle is 309 miles. The road distance is 282 miles.

How do I travel from Penzance to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Penzance to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Penzance to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Elephant and Castle train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Penzance to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Victoria Station, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Penzance to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Penzance to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Penzance to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Elephant and Castle is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Penzance to Elephant and Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Elephant and Castle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Penzance to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

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Penzance to Elephant and Castle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London PaddingtonPenzance - London Paddington
5h 33m
£63–111
Bus via Victoria Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
9h 44m
£17–41
Drive 280.4 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Elephant and Castle280.4 mi
5h 11m
£71–102
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
£138–414
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals504 / ...
11h 24m
£22–55
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 41m
£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 Bridge
8h 12m
£98–282
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 St Pancras Intl
7h 28m
£101–423
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 39m
£56–301

Penzance to Elephant and Castle by train and subway

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 307.1 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Elephant and Castle, 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 12m. 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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