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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Penzance is to bus which costs £12 - £50 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Penzance is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plymouth Coach Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plymouth and arriving at Penzance. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Penzance?

The distance between Plymouth and Penzance is 79 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £35 - £70.

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

The train from Plymouth to Penzance takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Penzance bus from?

Plymouth to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Plymouth to Penzance?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Penzance is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £50 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Plymouth to Penzance bus arrive?

Plymouth to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Plymouth to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plymouth to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Penzance is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Plymouth to Penzance.

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

Book your Plymouth to Penzance train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Plymouth to Penzance bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

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There are 3 ways to get from Plymouth to Penzance by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
1h 55m
£35–70
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
3h 35m
£12–50
Drive 76.8 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Penzancecar 76.8 mi
1h 33m
£19–27

Plymouth to Penzance by train

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Distance: 78.5 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to Penzance hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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