What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Penryn?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Penryn is to bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Penryn?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Penryn is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Penryn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Bridge. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Penryn?

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.

How far is it from Bristol to Penryn?

The distance between Bristol and Penryn is 189 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Penryn without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Penryn without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Penryn?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Bristol to Penryn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Penryn bus from?

Bristol to Penryn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Penryn train from?

Bristol to Penryn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Penryn?

The best way to get from Bristol to Penryn is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Bristol to Penryn bus arrive?

Bristol to Penryn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bridge station.

Where does the Bristol to Penryn train arrive?

Bristol to Penryn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Penryn?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Penryn is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Bristol to Penryn.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Penryn?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Penryn?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Trurotrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
4h 19m
£79–152
Bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
5h 28m
£23–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridgebus 805
5h 25m
£35–90
Drive 166.2 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Penryncar 166.2 mi
3h 15m
£41–59
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
5h 41m
£80–148

Bristol to Penryn by train

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Distance: 187.9 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bridge 3 times a week. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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