There are 4 ways to get from Porth to Penzance by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
6h 51m£97–197Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 104 / ...
11h 14m£34–70Drive 222.6 mi
- Drive from Porth to Penzancecar 222.6 mi
4h 9m£56–80Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 23m£105–198
Porth to Penzance by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porth to Penzance is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Porth to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Porth to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Porth Interchange Bay 2 and arriving at Bus Station via Sophia Gardens and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Porth to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Porth and arriving at Penzance via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Porth and Penzance is 260 miles. The road distance is 223.9 miles.
The best way to get from Porth to Penzance without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 51m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Porth to Penzance, including transfers.
Porth to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Porth to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Porth to Penzance is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 51m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 14m.
What companies run services between Porth, Wales and Penzance, England?
You can take a train from Porth to Penzance via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Plymouth in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porth Interchange Bay 2 to Bus Station via Sophia Gardens and Bus Station in around 11h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Porth to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Porth to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porth to Penzance is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Porth to Penzance.
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