What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Penzance?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Penzance is to bus which costs £30 - £140 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Penzance?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Penzance via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Swansea to Penzance?

The distance between Swansea and Penzance is 291 miles. The road distance is 250.5 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Penzance without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Penzance without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 10m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Swansea to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Penzance bus from?

Swansea to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Penzance train from?

Swansea to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Penzance?

The best way to get from Swansea to Penzance is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 10m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Swansea to Penzance bus arrive?

Swansea to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Penzance train arrive?

Swansea to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Penzance is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Swansea to Penzance.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Penzance?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Penzance?

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
7h 10m
£141–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
9h 10m
£34–134
Drive 249.1 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Penzancecar 249.1 mi
4h 33m
£61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 52m
£128–249

Swansea to Penzance by train

96Weekly Trains

7h 10mAverage Duration

£141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.7 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Penzance via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Penzance Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 10m.

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