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

The cheapest way to get from Charlestown to Penzance is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 56 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlestown to Penzance is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Charlestown and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlestown to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Old Chapel and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Charlestown and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Charlestown to Penzance. However, there are services departing from St Austell and arriving at Penzance via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Charlestown to Penzance?

The distance between Charlestown and Penzance is 42 miles. The road distance is 43.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlestown to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Charlestown to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlestown to Penzance bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Charlestown to Penzance train from?

Charlestown to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Austell station.

Train or bus from Charlestown to Penzance?

The best way to get from Charlestown to Penzance is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £26 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Charlestown to Penzance bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charlestown to Penzance train arrive?

Charlestown to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.

Can I drive from Charlestown to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlestown to Penzance is 43 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Charlestown to Penzance.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2672+ hotels available in Penzance.

Charlestown to Penzance - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Charlestown to Penzance by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Austell to Penzancetrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
1h 27m
£20–38
Drive 43.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charlestown to Penzancecar 43.2 mi
56 min
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504
3h 10m
£12–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charlestown to Penzancetaxi 43.2 mi
56 min
£90–110

Charlestown to Penzance by bus and train

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 41.8 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Charlestown, Cornwall, England and Penzance, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Austell to Penzance hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 56 min. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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