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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Bath is to bus via Plymouth which costs £17 - £35 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Bath is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Bath. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St James's Parade via Plymouth Coach Station and Airport Tavern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Bath?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at Bath Spa. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Penzance to Bath?

The distance between Penzance and Bath is 218 miles. The road distance is 187.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Bath without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £90 - £170.

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

The train from Penzance to Bath Spa takes 4h 16m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Bath bus from?

Penzance to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Bath train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Bath?

The best way to get from Penzance to Bath is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Plymouth, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Penzance to Bath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Bath is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Penzance to Bath.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Bath?

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There are 6 ways to get from Penzance to Bath by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Bath Spatrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 16m
£90–170
Bus via Plymouth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Airport Tavernbus Fal
7h 31m
£18–32
Drive 186.6 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Bathcar 186.6 mi
3h 36m
£47–67
Fly, train
1. Fly from Land'S End Airport (LEQ) to Exeter (EXT)plane LEQ - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 58m
£79–365
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 52m
£88–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
8h 31m
£23–38

Penzance to Bath by train

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Distance: 216.6 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Bath Spa 6 times a week. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St James's Parade via Plymouth Coach Station and Airport Tavern in around 7h 31m.

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