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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Swanage is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Blackbrook BP Garage, Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Wareham via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Penzance to Swanage?

The distance between Penzance and Swanage is 257 miles. The road distance is 188 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Swanage without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 8h 49m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Penzance to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Swanage bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Swanage?

The best way to get from Penzance to Swanage is to train via Castle Cary which takes 8h 49m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Penzance to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Swanage train arrive?

Penzance to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Swanage is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Penzance to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Swanage.

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There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train via Castle Cary
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
8h 49m
£101–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus
2. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Trinity Squarebus 30
3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus X54
11h 35m
£30–47
Drive 186.9 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Swanagecar 186.9 mi
3h 39m
£47–67
Train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
9h 10m
£95–178
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
12h 23m
£63–101

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Distance: 255.8 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Bus Station via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bus Station via Blackbrook BP Garage, Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 11h 35m.

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