There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Penryn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Trurotrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
4h 19m£84–160Bus via Plymouth
cheapest- Take the bus from Anchor Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bridgebus 504
7h 15m£19–43Bus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
5h 34m£25–38Drive 166.2 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Penryncar 166.2 mi
3h 15m£41–59Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
4h 44m£82–161
Bristol to Penryn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Penryn is to bus via Plymouth which costs £19 - £45 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Penryn is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Spar via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Penryn via Plymouth and Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Bristol and Penryn is 189 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Penryn without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Bristol to Penryn, including transfers.
Bristol to Penryn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Penryn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Penryn is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Penryn, Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Penryn via Plymouth and Truro in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeter once daily. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Anchor Road to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Penryn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Falmouth University and University of Exeter station.
Bristol to Penryn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Penryn is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Bristol to Penryn.
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