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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Penzance to Bournemouth?

The distance between Penzance and Bournemouth is 287 miles. The road distance is 190.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Penzance to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Penzance to Bournemouth is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Penzance to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Penzance to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Bournemouth train arrive?

Penzance to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Bournemouth is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Penzance to Bournemouth.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
6h 20m
£128–244
Drive 189.4 mi
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1. Drive from Penzance to Bournemouthcar 189.4 mi
3h 42m
£47–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 42m
£75–180
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
7h 26m
£100–199
Train via Exeter #2
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
3. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
8h 1m
£89–177

Penzance to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 285.1 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 42m.

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