There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Penryn by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Trurotrain
7h 4m£113–196Bus via Taunton
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Airportbus
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
- Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus
9h 22m£32–48Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridgebus 805
8h 55m£38–71Drive 234.8 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Penryncar 234.8 mi
4h 20m£59–85Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Trurotrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
8h 23m£108–207
Swansea to Penryn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Penryn is to bus via Taunton which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Penryn is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Bridge via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Penryn via Bristol Parkway, Plymouth and Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Swansea and Penryn is 274 miles. The road distance is 236.2 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Penryn without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 4m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Swansea to Penryn, including transfers.
Swansea to Penryn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Penryn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Penryn is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 4m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Penryn, Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Penryn via Bristol Parkway, Plymouth, and Truro in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bridge via Bus Station in around 8h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Penryn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Swansea to Penryn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Penryn is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Swansea to Penryn.
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