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

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

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. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

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 Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

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 which takes 8h 20m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m 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 National Express, depart from 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 which takes 8h 20m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Penzance to Swanage bus arrive?

Penzance to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Penzance to Swanage train arrive?

Penzance to Swanage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary 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 2080+ hotels available in Swanage.

Penzance to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 40 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Swanage 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 / ...
8h 20m
£104–186
Drive 186.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penzance to Swanagecar 186.9 mi
3h 39m
£47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
12h 22m
£57–101
Train, bus, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
5. Take the train from Weymouth to Warehamtrain
6. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
9h 27m
£80–146
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 Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
10h 1m
£94–176

Penzance to Swanage by train and bus

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8h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.8 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Bus Station via Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 12h 22m.

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