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 38m.

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 38m 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 Penzance Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.

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 and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Swanage to Penzance?

The distance between Swanage and Penzance is 256 miles. The road distance is 187.5 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 which takes 8h 24m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m 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 which takes 8h 24m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 13h 28m.

Where does the Swanage to Penzance bus arrive?

Swanage to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Swanage to Penzance.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2676+ hotels available in Penzance.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
8h 24m
£112–216
Drive 186.4 mi
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1. Drive from Swanage to Penzancecar 186.4 mi
3h 38m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
13h 28m
£55–108
Train via Exeter
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 3m
£108–226
Train via Exeter #2
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 54m
£99–214

Swanage to Penzance by bus and train

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8h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254.7 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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, and Castle Cary in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Penzance Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and London Heathrow Airport in around 13h 28m.

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