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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Swansea is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Plymouth Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Penzance to Swansea?

The distance between Penzance and Swansea is 291 miles. The road distance is 249.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Penzance to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Swansea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Swansea train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Swansea?

The best way to get from Penzance to Swansea is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Penzance to Swansea bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Swansea train arrive?

Penzance to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Swansea is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Penzance to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Swansea?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 37m
£119–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
9h 23m
£40–74
Drive 247.9 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Swanseacar 247.9 mi
4h 32m
£62–89
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 55m
£118–219

Penzance to Swansea by train

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Distance: 289.5 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Penzance to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Plymouth Coach Station and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 23m.

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