How to get from Paddington to Penzance
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We compared the ways to travel from Paddington to Penzance. The most useful door-to-door route takes 26h 10m by train, bus, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 407 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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Paddington to Penzance: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Paddington → StratfordtrainElizabeth line·14m
- 2Stratford → LondontrainLondon Overground·12m
- 3London → London HeathrowbusAirport shuttle bus·47m
- 4London Heathrow → London HeathrowbusLocal bus·45m
- 5London Heathrow → Penzancebus
FlixBus·8h 05m
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Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Heathrow-PenzanceBook →On this route you travel with Elizabeth line, London Overground, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paddington to Penzance works
Start with a Elizabeth line train from Paddington to Stratford, about 14 min. Transfer in Stratford and continue by London Overground train on to London (12 min). Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to London Heathrow (45 min). Transfer in London Heathrow and continue by FlixBus bus on to Penzance (8h 5m). In total it's roughly €82 over 26h 10m, 4 transfers.
Paddington to Penzance: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paddington to Penzance?
The most useful route takes about 26h 10m by train, bus, 4 transfers.
How far is Penzance from Paddington?
About 407 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paddington to Penzance cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €82. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paddington to Penzance?
On this route you travel with Elizabeth line, London Overground, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paddington to Penzance?
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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