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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Dorset is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Plymouth Coach Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Dorchester South via Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Penzance to Dorset?

The distance between Penzance and Dorset is 236 miles. The road distance is 168.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Penzance to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Dorset bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Dorset?

The best way to get from Penzance to Dorset is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Penzance to Dorset bus arrive?

Penzance to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Penzance to Dorset train arrive?

Penzance to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Dorset is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Penzance to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2453+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Castle Carytrain Penzance - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 44m
£95–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
10h 55m
£34–62
Drive 167.2 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Dorsetcar 167.2 mi
3h 13m
£43–61
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 Axminstertrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
8h 56m
£69–126

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Distance: 234.5 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Castle Cary, Upwey, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Plymouth Coach Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 10h 55m.

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