How to get from Penzance to London
- 411 km as the crow flies
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Penzance to London: bus. The two cities are about 411 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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411 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €69Reading date not recorded | 10h 37m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €17Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 8hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€69Reading date not recorded10h 37m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€17Omio catalogue, Oct 118h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Penzance to London: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Penzance → London Heathrowbus
FlixBus·8h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Penzance to London
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 11:40 and the last at 21:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 11:40 | 21:25 |
All departures
- 11:40
- 12:40
- 20:25
- 21:25
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusPenzance-London HeathrowBook →Regional connectionPenzance-Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay-St GermansBook →GWRSt Germans-Newton AbbotBook →South Western RailwayNewton Abbot-LondonBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection, GWR, South Western Railway; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Penzance to London works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Penzance to London Heathrow, about 8h. In total it's roughly €32 over 8h, direct, no transfers.
Penzance to London: common questions
When is the first bus from Penzance to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 11:40 and the last at 21:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Penzance to London?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 11:40 and 21:25.
How far is London from Penzance?
About 411 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Penzance to London?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection, GWR, South Western Railway.
What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026