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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Bristol is to bus via Plymouth which costs £15 - £50 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Penzance Bus Station station and arriving at Bristol Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Penzance to Bristol?

The distance between Penzance and Bristol is 206 miles. The road distance is 180.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £90 - £170.

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

The train from Penzance to Bristol Temple Meads takes 4h 9m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Bristol bus from?

Penzance to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Bristol train from?

Penzance to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Bristol?

The best way to get from Penzance to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £95 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Penzance to Bristol bus arrive?

Penzance to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Bristol train arrive?

Penzance to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Bristol is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Penzance to Bristol.

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

Book your Penzance to Bristol train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Penzance to Bristol?

Book your Penzance to Bristol bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

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Penzance to Bristol - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Penzance - Leeds / ...
4h 9m
£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 Anchor Roadbus Fal
6h 37m
£15–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
5h 40m
£22–95
Drive 179.1 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Bristolcar 179.1 mi
3h 29m
£45–65
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 38m
£70–356
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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 13m
£88–164
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 32m
£90–173

Penzance to Bristol by train

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Distance: 205.3 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Penzance to Bristol Temple Meads twice daily. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 5h 40m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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