There are 4 ways to get from Penryn to Swansea by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Truro to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 52m£111–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk049
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
9h 29m£32–59Drive 234 mi
- Drive from Penryn to Swanseacar 234 mi
4h 20m£59–84Train
- Take the train from Truro to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 40m£108–208
Penryn to Swansea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penryn to Swansea is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Penryn to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Penryn to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Falmouth University and University of Exeter and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Penryn to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Penryn and arriving at Swansea via Truro, Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Penryn and Swansea is 274 miles. The road distance is 235.3 miles.
The best way to get from Penryn to Swansea without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 52m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Penryn to Swansea, including transfers.
Penryn to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Falmouth University and University of Exeter station.
Penryn to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
The best way to get from Penryn to Swansea is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 52m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Penryn, Cornwall, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Penryn to Swansea via Truro, Plymouth, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Falmouth University and University of Exeter and Bus Station in around 9h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Penryn to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Penryn to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penryn to Swansea is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Penryn to Swansea.
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