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

The cheapest way to get from Somerton to Penzance is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerton to Penzance is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Somerton and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerton to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Bartletts Row and arriving at Bus Station via Castle Way, Bus Station and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Somerton and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Somerton to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Penzance via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Somerton to Penzance?

The distance between Somerton and Penzance is 181 miles. The road distance is 155.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerton to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Somerton to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerton to Penzance bus from?

Somerton to Penzance bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Bartletts Row station.

Where do I catch the Somerton to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Somerton to Penzance?

The best way to get from Somerton to Penzance is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 54 bus and bus, which costs and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Somerton to Penzance bus arrive?

Somerton to Penzance bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Taunton Town Centre K station.

Where does the Somerton to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Somerton to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerton to Penzance is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Somerton to Penzance.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2672+ hotels available in Penzance.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
6h 18m
£70–140
Drive 154.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Somerton to Penzancecar 154.2 mi
3h 4m
£38–54
Line 54 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bartletts Row to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 54
2. Take the bus from Castle Way to Bus Stationbus X22
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sidwell Streetbus 55 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
8h 35m

Somerton to Penzance by bus and train

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6h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.7 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Somerton, Somerset, England and Penzance, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to Penzance every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bartletts Row to Bus Station via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Bus Station, Sidwell Street, and Bampfylde Street in around 8h 35m.

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