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 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 13m.

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 which takes 9h 13m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Swanage to Penzance, including transfers.

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.

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 2622+ hotels available in Penzance.

Swanage to Penzance - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

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Train
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 13m
£107–211
Drive 186.5 mi
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1. Drive from Swanage to Penzancecar 186.5 mi
3h 40m
£46–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus 40 / ...
2. Take the train from Wareham to Weymouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
5. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
6. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
9h 32m
£82–166

Swanage to Penzance by bus and train

58Weekly Services

9h 13mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.9 mi
Duration: 9h 13m

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 13m.

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