What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth is to bus which costs £9 - £40 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth?

The fastest way to get from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance (Station) and Plymouth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance (Station) and Plymouth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at Plymouth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth?

The distance between Penzance (Station) and Plymouth is 79 miles. The road distance is 78.1 miles.

How do I travel from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth?

The train from Penzance to Plymouth takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Penzance (Station) to Plymouth bus from?

Penzance (Station) to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance (Station) to Plymouth train from?

Penzance (Station) to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £40 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Penzance (Station) to Plymouth bus arrive?

Penzance (Station) to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Penzance (Station) to Plymouth train arrive?

Penzance (Station) to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance (Station) to Plymouth is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth?

Book your Penzance (Station) to Plymouth bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 3 ways to get from Penzance (Station) to Plymouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
1h 56m
£35–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2h 50m
£9–40
Drive 77.6 mi
1. Drive from Penzance (Station) to Plymouthcar 77.6 mi
1h 34m
£19–27

Penzance (Station) to Plymouth by train

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Distance: 78.6 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Penzance (Station), England and Plymouth, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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