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How to get fromBournemouth to Penzanceby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Penzance by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
    8h 38m
    £86–176

  2. Drive  188.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Penzancecar car 188.9 mi
    3h 42m
    £48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    11h 15m
    £61–114

  4. Train via Bridport

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    9h 9m
    £78–155

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    9h 29m
    £143–248

Bournemouth to Penzance by train and bus

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Square to Penzance via Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, Salisbury, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth to Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 11h 15m.

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