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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Wells is to bus via Taunton which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 42m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Ilminster Road Busway and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

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 31m.

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 31m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 31m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Taunton, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Penzance to Wells bus arrive?

Penzance to Wells bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Taunton BP Garage 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 bus ticket from Penzance to Wells?

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Where can I stay near Wells?

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There are 6 ways to get from Penzance to Wells by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 31m
£86–163
Bus via Taunton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
6h 42m
£21–34
Drive 164.9 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Wellscar 164.9 mi
3h 18m
£41–60
Fly, train, line 376 bus
1. Fly from Land'S End Airport (LEQ) to Exeter (EXT)plane LEQ - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus
6h 40m
£77–360
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
5h 37m
£72–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
8h 48m
£29–49

Penzance to Wells by train and bus

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Distance: 225.2 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to New Street via Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Temple Meads Stn in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bus Station via Taunton BP Garage, Ilminster Road Busway, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 6h 42m.

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