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How to get fromBristol to Porthtowanby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Trurotrain train Plymouth - Penzance / ...
    5h 20m
    £75–134

  2. Bus via Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus bus Uk049
    6h 36m
    £20–50

  3. Drive  163.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Porthtowancar car 163.4 mi
    3h 9m
    £41–59

  4. Fly from Bristol Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane BRS - NQY
    5h 42m
    £102–318

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain train Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
    5h 46m
    £72–136

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 104
    7h 45m
    £29–50

  7. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EXT - NQY
    5h 54m
    £144–584

Bristol to Porthtowan by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Porthtowan Turn via Plymouth, Truro, and Railway Station in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Truro twice daily. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m. National Express also services this route 3 times a week.

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