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

The cheapest way to get from Roscoff to Penzance is to car ferry and drive which costs £55 - £360 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Roscoff to Penzance is to car ferry and drive which takes 7h 45m and costs £55 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Roscoff and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Roscoff to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Quai d'Auxerre and arriving at Bus Station via Morlaix, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Roscoff and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Roscoff to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Morlaix and arriving at Penzance via Rennes, Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 33m.

How far is it from Roscoff to Penzance?

The distance between Roscoff and Penzance is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from Roscoff to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 19h 33m and costs £260 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Roscoff to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roscoff to Penzance bus from?

Roscoff to Penzance bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Morlaix station.

Where do I catch the Roscoff to Penzance train from?

Roscoff to Penzance train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Morlaix station.

Train or bus from Roscoff to Penzance?

The best way to get from Roscoff to Penzance is to train which takes 19h 33m and costs £260 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £280 and takes 30h 10m.

Where does the Roscoff to Penzance bus arrive?

Roscoff to Penzance bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Roscoff and Penzance?

Penzance is 1h behind Roscoff. It is currently 12:26 AM in Roscoff and 11:26 PM in Penzance.

Where does the Roscoff to Penzance train arrive?

Roscoff to Penzance train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2615+ hotels available in Penzance.

Roscoff to Penzance - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Roscoff to Penzance by car ferry, car, train (TGV), bus, train, or ferry

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Car ferry, drive
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1. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
2. Drive from Plymouth to Penzancecar
7h 45m
£55–356
Train
1. Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain
19h 33m
£266–526
Bus
1. Take the bus from Morlaix to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
30h 10m
£100–277
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
9h 10m
£68–396
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Roscoff to Plymouthferry Fr Ros-Gb Ply
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
9h 38m
£67–131

Roscoff to Penzance by bus, train, and subway

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19h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193.9 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Roscoff, France and Penzance, England?

You can take a bus from Quai d'Auxerre to Penzance via Gare SNCF, Morlaix, Rennes, Lille Europe, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 19h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quai d'Auxerre to Bus Station via Gare SNCF, Morlaix, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 30h 10m.

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