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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Penzance is to bus which costs £22 - £95 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Penzance is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Penzance. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Bristol to Penzance?

The distance between Bristol and Penzance is 206 miles. The road distance is 181.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £90 - £170.

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

The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance takes 3h 58m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Penzance bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to Penzance?

The best way to get from Bristol to Penzance is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £95 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Bristol to Penzance bus arrive?

Bristol to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Penzance is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Bristol to Penzance.

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

Book your Bristol to Penzance train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bristol to Penzance bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Bristol to Penzance - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bristol to Penzance by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Penzancetrain Birmingham New Street - Penzance / ...
3h 58m
£90–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 104 / ...
7h 15m
£22–95
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Anchor Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
6h 8m
£41–73
Drive 180.2 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Penzancecar 180.2 mi
3h 27m
£45–65
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
4h 21m
£92–166
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 Penzancetrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
4h 51m
£89–170
Bus via Plymouth
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
7h 50m
£24–106

Bristol to Penzance by train

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Distance: 205.3 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance twice daily. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 7h 15m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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