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How to get fromSwanage to Penzanceby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Castle Cary

    best
    1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    9h 33m
    £101–191

  2. Drive  186.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Penzancecar car 186.5 mi
    3h 40m
    £47–68

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Kings Statuebus bus X54
    2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    10h 34m
    £76–136

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
    9h 36m
    £94–179

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    12h 34m
    £62–108

Swanage to Penzance by bus and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 34m.

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