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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Penzance is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Penzance is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Bus Station via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Penzance via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Dorset to Penzance?

The distance between Dorset and Penzance is 196 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Dorset to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Penzance bus from?

Dorset to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Penzance train from?

Dorset to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Penzance?

The best way to get from Dorset to Penzance is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Dorset to Penzance bus arrive?

Dorset to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Dorset to Penzance train arrive?

Dorset to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Penzance is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Dorset to Penzance.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2573+ hotels available in Penzance.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 54m
£70–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus G5
3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
11h 48m
£33–65
Drive 166.8 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Penzancecar 166.8 mi
3h 14m
£42–60
Train via Castle Cary
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
8h 21m
£93–174

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Distance: 195.1 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

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 7h 54m. 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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