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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Wells is to bus via Bus Station which costs £26 - £60 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Wells is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Wells?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Wells. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Wells?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Wells. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Penzance to Wells?

The distance between Penzance and Wells is 227 miles. The road distance is 165.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Wells without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Penzance to Wells, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Wells bus from?

Penzance to Wells bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Wells train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Wells?

The best way to get from Penzance to Wells is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Bus Station, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Penzance to Wells bus arrive?

Penzance to Wells bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Wells train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Wells?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Wells is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Penzance to Wells.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Wells by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 35m
£85–158
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
6h 56m
£26–58
Drive 164.9 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Wellscar 164.9 mi
3h 18m
£41–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Tauntontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
6h 6m
£71–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
9h 8m
£33–55

Penzance to Wells by train and bus

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 225.4 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Market Place via Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Temple Meads Stn in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 5h 40m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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