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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Basildon is to bus and train which costs £75 - £140 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Basildon is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Basildon via Paddington and Barking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Penzance to Basildon?

The distance between Penzance and Basildon is 333 miles. The road distance is 309.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Penzance to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Basildon train from?

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

Where does the Penzance to Basildon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Basildon is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Penzance to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Basildon.

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
6h 32m
£139–243
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Harold Woodtrain Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield
10h 30m
£75–133
Drive 307.9 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Basildoncar 307.9 mi
5h 58m
£77–111
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
8h 37m
£335–690
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
6h 56m
£76–346
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
8h 58m
£168–527
Train, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridgetrain
9h 19m
£121–356
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NQY - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
9h 15m
£106–339

Penzance to Basildon by train and subway

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 331.2 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to London Paddington every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–230 and the journey takes 5h 9m.

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