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 £25 - £40 and takes 11h 50m.

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 49m.

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 Weymouth and arriving at Penzance via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Dorset to Penzance?

The distance between Dorset and Penzance is 242 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 8h 21m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m 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 Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Weymouth station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Penzance?

The best way to get from Dorset to Penzance is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Plymouth, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 49m.

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 Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary 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 2585+ hotels available in Penzance.

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Train
best
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
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
2. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
11h 50m
£26–40
Bus via Plymouth
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 49m
£33–61
Drive 166.8 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Penzancecar 166.8 mi
3h 14m
£42–60
Train via Crewkerne
1. Take the train from Crewkerne to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
9h 4m
£75–142

Dorset to Penzance by bus and train

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8h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241 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 Kings Statue, Weymouth, Castle Cary, 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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