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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Penzance is to bus via Bristol which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Manor Drive and arriving at Bus Station via Stourbridge Interchange and Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton St George's and arriving at Penzance via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Swindon to Penzance?

The distance between Swindon and Penzance is 317 miles. The road distance is 265 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs £160 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Swindon to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Penzance bus from?

Swindon to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lordswood Road station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Penzance train from?

Swindon to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Penzance?

The best way to get from Swindon to Penzance is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs £160 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Swindon to Penzance bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swindon to Penzance train arrive?

Swindon to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Penzance station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Penzance is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Swindon to Penzance.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2669+ hotels available in Penzance.

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There are 7 ways to get from Swindon to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
8h 6m
£162–233
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chyandourbus 18
12h 49m
£35–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Stationbus 104
11h 40m
£59–147
Drive 263.5 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Penzancecar 263.5 mi
4h 44m
£64–92
Fly from Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane BHX - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 27m
£90–239
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
8h 7m
£151–249
Line 16 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Manor Drive to Wolverhampton Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h
£104–244

Swindon to Penzance by bus

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Distance: 315.1 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Swindon, Staffordshire, England and Penzance, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Penzance once daily. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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