There are 4 ways to get from Bridgend to Penzance by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
6h 35m£107–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
8h 35m£35–72Drive 227.6 mi
- Drive from Bridgend to Penzancecar 227.6 mi
4h 10m£58–83Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 10m£107–205
Bridgend to Penzance by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Penzance is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Penzance via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Bridgend and Penzance is 266 miles. The road distance is 229 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Penzance without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 35m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Bridgend to Penzance, including transfers.
Bridgend to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.
Bridgend to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Penzance is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 35m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Penzance, England?
You can take a train from Bridgend to Penzance via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Penzance Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bridgend to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Bridgend to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Penzance is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Bridgend to Penzance.
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