There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Tenby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
9h 21m£151–293Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus 216
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
12h 4m£49–132Drive 298.2 mi
- Drive from Penzance to Tenbycar 298.2 mi
5h 28m£73–105Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
9h 25m£155–300
Penzance to Tenby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Tenby is to bus which costs £45 - £140 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Penzance to Tenby is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Upper Park Road via Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Tenby via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Penzance and Tenby is 353 miles. The road distance is 300 miles.
The best way to get from Penzance to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs £150 - £300.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Penzance to Tenby, including transfers.
Penzance to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Penzance to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
The best way to get from Penzance to Tenby is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 12h 4m.
What companies run services between Penzance, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Penzance to Tenby via Cardiff Central in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Upper Park Road via Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, and Sophia Gardens in around 12h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £110–210
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
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- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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More Questions & Answers
Penzance to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Penzance to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Tenby is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Penzance to Tenby.
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