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How to get fromPenzance to Bournemouthby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    6h 51m
    £142–249
  2. Drive  189.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Penzance to Bournemouthcar car 189.4 mi
    3h 42m
    £48–69
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouthbus bus Uk061
    10h 9m
    £55–100
  4. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    8h 37m
    £82–152

Penzance to Bournemouth by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Penzance to Bournemouth via Reading in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth via Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 10h 9m.

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