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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Taunton is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Taunton is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Taunton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at County Hall. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Taunton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at Taunton. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Penzance to Taunton?

The distance between Penzance and Taunton is 162 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £70 - £140.

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

The train from Penzance to Taunton takes 3h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Taunton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Taunton?

The best way to get from Penzance to Taunton is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Penzance to Taunton bus arrive?

Penzance to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Penzance to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Taunton is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Penzance to Taunton.

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

Book your Penzance to Taunton train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Penzance to Taunton?

Book your Penzance to Taunton bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Taunton?

There are 808+ hotels available in Taunton.

Penzance to Taunton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

How to get fromPenzance to Taunton

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Taunton by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Tauntontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 21m
£70–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 404
6h 30m
£30–80
Drive 136.6 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Tauntoncar 136.6 mi
2h 37m
£34–48
Fly, train
1. Fly from Land'S End Airport (LEQ) to Exeter (EXT)plane LEQ - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
5h
£53–292

Penzance to Taunton by train

94Weekly Trains

3h 21mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penzance to Taunton.

Launch map view

Distance: 160.7 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Taunton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to County Hall twice daily. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.