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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Roscoff is to drive and car ferry which costs €55 - €430 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Roscoff is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 34m and costs €55 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Roscoff?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Roscoff. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Roscoff Quai D'auxerre via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Morlaix. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Roscoff?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Roscoff. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Morlaix via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

How far is it from Penzance to Roscoff?

The distance between Penzance and Roscoff is 313 km.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Roscoff without a car is to train which takes 15h 27m and costs €320 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Penzance to Roscoff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Roscoff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Roscoff train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Roscoff?

The best way to get from Penzance to Roscoff is to train which takes 15h 27m and costs €320 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 29h 35m.

Where does the Penzance to Roscoff bus arrive?

Penzance to Roscoff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Penzance and Roscoff?

Roscoff is 1h ahead of Penzance. It is currently 12:52 PM in Penzance and 1:52 PM in Roscoff.

Where does the Penzance to Roscoff train arrive?

Penzance to Roscoff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Roscoff?

There are 919+ hotels available in Roscoff.

Penzance to Roscoff - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Roscoff by car, car ferry, train (TGV), bus, train, or ferry

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Penzance to Plymouthcar
2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
10h 34m
€57–422
Train
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Rennestrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain Tgv
15h 27m
€324–681
Bus
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Morlaixbus
29h 35m
€124–222
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Plymouth to Roscoffferry Gb Ply-Fr Ros
12h 51m
€78–149

Penzance to Roscoff by train, subway, and bus

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15h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 312.7 km
Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Roscoff, France?

You can take a train from Penzance to Roscoff Quai D'auxerre via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe, Rennes, Morlaix, and Morlaix in around 15h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Roscoff Quai D'auxerre via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Morlaix in around 29h 35m.

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