There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Penryn by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 5m£113–191Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridgebus 805
9h 10m£40–77Drive 234.9 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Penryncar 234.9 mi
4h 20m£59–85Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Trurotrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
7h 34m£108–211Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Trurotrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
10h 31m£99–179
Swansea to Penryn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Penryn is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 10m.
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 City Bus Station and arriving at Bridge via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
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 5m.
The distance between Swansea and Penryn is 274 miles. The road distance is 236.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Penryn without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 5m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Swansea to Penryn, including transfers.
Swansea to Penryn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.
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 5m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 10m.
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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bridge via Bus Station in around 9h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- 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)
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 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Penryn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol 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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