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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Charlestown is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Charlestown is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Old Chapel via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at St Austell via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Penzance to Charlestown?

The distance between Penzance and Charlestown is 42 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Penzance to Charlestown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Charlestown bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Charlestown train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Charlestown?

The best way to get from Penzance to Charlestown is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £26 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Penzance to Charlestown bus arrive?

Penzance to Charlestown bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Charlestown train arrive?

Penzance to Charlestown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Austell station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Charlestown?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Charlestown is 44 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Penzance to Charlestown.

Where can I stay near Charlestown?

There are 3648+ hotels available in Charlestown.

Penzance to Charlestown - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to St Austelltrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
1h 7m
£21–36
Drive 43.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penzance to Charlestowncar 43.8 mi
55 min
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 404 / ...
2h 14m
£13–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penzance to Charlestowntaxi 43.8 mi
55 min
£90–110

Penzance to Charlestown by train and bus

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Distance: 41.3 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to St Austell hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 55 min. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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