There are 5 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£149–291Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
11h 16m£39–166Drive 298.2 mi
- Drive from Penzance to Tenbycar 298.2 mi
5h 28m£74–106Train 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£149–290Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus 404
- Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
14h 7m£86–201
Penzance to Tenby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Tenby is to bus which costs £35 - £170 and takes 11h 16m.
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 Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Upper Park Road via Bristol Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
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 £140 - £300.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Penzance to Tenby, including transfers.
Penzance to Tenby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance 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 £140 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £170 and takes 11h 16m.
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 Penzance Bus Station to Upper Park Road via Bristol Bus Station, Swansea City Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 11h 16m.
- 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
- £100–210
- Website
- 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
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Penzance to Tenby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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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