There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Hereford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
6h 34m£118–228Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 104
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
11h 20m£54–128Drive 225.7 mi
- Drive from Penzance to Herefordcar 225.7 mi
4h 25m£55–80Train
- Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h£132–246
Penzance to Hereford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Hereford is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Penzance to Hereford is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Hereford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Country Bus Station via Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Hereford via Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Penzance and Hereford is 276 miles. The road distance is 227 miles.
The best way to get from Penzance to Hereford without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 34m and costs £110 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Penzance to Hereford, including transfers.
Penzance to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Penzance to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
The best way to get from Penzance to Hereford is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 34m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Penzance, England and Hereford, England?
You can take a train from Penzance to Hereford via Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Country Bus Station via Arle Court Transport Hub in around 11h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Penzance to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £110–210
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Penzance to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Penzance to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Hereford is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Penzance to Hereford.
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