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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Penzance is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Penzance is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Penzance via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Swanage to Penzance?

The distance between Swanage and Penzance is 257 miles. The road distance is 187.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Penzance without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 9h 15m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Swanage to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Penzance bus from?

Swanage to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to Penzance?

The best way to get from Swanage to Penzance is to train via Castle Cary which takes 9h 15m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £200 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Swanage to Penzance bus arrive?

Swanage to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Swanage to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Penzance is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Swanage to Penzance.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2619+ hotels available in Penzance.

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There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Penzance by train, bus, or car

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Train via Castle Cary
best
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
9h 15m
£106–209
Drive 186.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Penzancecar 186.5 mi
3h 40m
£46–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Kings Statuebus X54
2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
10h 7m
£77–149
Train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
9h 22m
£99–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 805
12h 40m
£72–198

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Distance: 255.9 mi
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Penzance via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 12h 40m.

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