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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Blackwater is to line 18 bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Blackwater is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Blackwater?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Killfreth Mine. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Penzance to Blackwater?

The distance between Penzance and Blackwater is 21 miles. The road distance is 20.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Blackwater without a car is to train and line 88 bus which takes 1h 31m and costs £10 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Penzance to Blackwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Blackwater bus from?

Penzance to Blackwater bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Blackwater bus arrive?

Penzance to Blackwater bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Killfreth Mine station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Blackwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Blackwater is 21 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Penzance to Blackwater.

Where can I stay near Blackwater?

There are 4033+ hotels available in Blackwater.

Penzance to Blackwater - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 88 bus

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

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Train, line 88 bus
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Redruthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Shelterbus 88
1h 31m
£11–17
Line 18 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Killfreth Minebus 18
1h 34m
£3
Drive 20.5 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Blackwatercar 20.5 mi
25 min
£5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penzance to Blackwatertaxi 20.5 mi
25 min
£45–55

Penzance to Blackwater by train and bus

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1h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 20.6 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Blackwater, Cornwall, England?

Go Cornwall Bus operates a bus from Bus Station to Killfreth Mine hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 34m.

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