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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Penzance is to bus which costs £18 - £65 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Penzance is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Bideford Quay and arriving at Bus Station via West Street, Bus Station and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Penzance via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Bideford to Penzance?

The distance between Bideford and Penzance is 179 miles. The road distance is 98.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bideford to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Bideford to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Penzance bus from?

Bideford to Penzance bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bideford Quay station.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Bideford to Penzance?

The best way to get from Bideford to Penzance is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £65 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Bideford to Penzance bus arrive?

Bideford to Penzance bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Waitrose station.

Where does the Bideford to Penzance train arrive?

Bideford to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Bideford to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Penzance is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Bideford to Penzance.

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

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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There are 3 ways to get from Bideford to Penzance by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
5h 56m
£74–148
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Waitrosebus 317
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
8h 19m
£18–62
Drive 98.3 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Penzancecar 98.3 mi
1h 58m
£25–35

Bideford to Penzance by bus and train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.7 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Penzance via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Bus Station via Waitrose, West Street, Bus Station, Mayflower Street, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 8h 19m.

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