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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 Weymouth 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 22m
    £93–174

  2. Bus via Plymouth

    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 48m
    £33–65

  3. Drive  166.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Penzancecar car 166.8 mi
    3h 14m
    £42–60

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the train from Yeovil Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    8h 55m
    £78–146

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus bus
    14h 24m
    £34–51

Dorset to Penzance by bus and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Penzance via Kings Statue, Weymouth, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 22m. 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 48m.

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