What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge is to bus via Taunton which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Cheddar Gorge?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Cheddar Gorge. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Tweentown via Ilminster Road Busway, Taunton Town Centre Stop I and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Cheddar Gorge?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Weston-super-Mare via Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge?

The distance between Penzance and Cheddar Gorge is 201 miles. The road distance is 165.5 miles.

How do I travel from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £140 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Cheddar Gorge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Cheddar Gorge train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge?

The best way to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Taunton, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Penzance to Cheddar Gorge bus arrive?

Penzance to Cheddar Gorge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Taunton BP Garage station.

Where does the Penzance to Cheddar Gorge train arrive?

Penzance to Cheddar Gorge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Cheddar Gorge is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge.

Where can I stay near Cheddar Gorge?

There are 2549+ hotels available in Cheddar Gorge.

Penzance to Cheddar Gorge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Tauntontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Taunton to Weston-super-Maretrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 44m
£140–218
Bus via Taunton
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1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
7h 53m
£23–37
Drive 164.5 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Cheddar Gorgecar 164.5 mi
3h 7m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus 404
8h 56m
£35–57

Penzance to Cheddar Gorge by bus and foot

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Distance: 200.3 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Cheddar Gorge, England?

You can take a train from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge via Taunton and Weston-super-Mare in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Cheddar Gorge via Taunton BP Garage, Ilminster Road Busway, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Bus Station, and Tweentown in around 7h 53m.

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