How to get to Penzance from Luton

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Compare train, coach and flight for Luton to Penzance

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, while a train costs an average of £94.

Distance: 408 km

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£61

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£94

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£80

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10h 55m

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10h 25m

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6h 37m

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6h 7m

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5h 24m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Penzance is a coach with an average price of £61.

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Penzance:

A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Penzance costing on average £94.

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Penzance is by train with an average journey time of 6h 37m.

Other travel options to Penzance take longer:

Coach takes on average 10h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Luton and Penzance including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £61 compared to roughly £80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £19. The journey takes 10h 25m versus 5h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Luton to Penzance

How to get to Penzance from Luton by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Luton to Penzance is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Thameslink
    21:599h56
    Luton
    7:55Penzance
    £2701One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • Thameslink
    21:599h56
    Luton
    7:55Penzance
    £2701One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • Thameslink
    21:599h56
    Luton
    7:55Penzance
    £2701One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Luton to Penzance

Travel to Penzance easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Penzance.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Luton and Penzance including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Penzance is a coach with an average price of £61.

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Penzance:

A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Penzance costing on average £94.

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Penzance is by train with an average journey time of 6h 37m.

Other travel options to Penzance take longer:

Coach takes on average 10h 55m.

The Luton to Penzance distance is approximately 408 km.
The average frequency per day from Luton to Penzance is:
  • Around 9 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Penzance as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Penzance:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Luton Airport (LUA) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Penzance, , Station Road (Bus Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Penzance, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Penzance by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Penzance by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Penzance often also extend their vacation to go to London, St Ives, Newquay, Edinburgh, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Penzance and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Luton to Penzance, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
To fully explore Penzance and its attractions like St. Michael's Mount, the Minack Theatre, and the Penlee House Gallery, a stay of two to three days is recommended.

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