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How to get fromDorset to Penzanceby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Penzance by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
    8h 21m
    £65–128

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G30
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus G5
    3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    11h 49m
    £34–63

  3. Drive  166.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Penzancecar car 166.8 mi
    3h 14m
    £42–61

  4. Train via Castle Cary

    1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    8h 43m
    £88–176

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Upwey to Yeovil Pen Milltrain train Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
    2. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    9h 17m
    £87–162

Dorset to Penzance by bus and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Penzance via South Station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Bus Station via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 11h 49m.

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