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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Penzance is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Penzance is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Penzance. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Wales to Penzance?

The distance between Wales and Penzance is 245 miles. The road distance is 213.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £100 - £190.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Penzance takes 5h 42m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Wales to Penzance bus from?

Wales to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Wales to Penzance?

The best way to get from Wales to Penzance is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Wales to Penzance bus arrive?

Wales to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Wales to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wales to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Penzance is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Wales to Penzance.

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

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Wales to Penzance - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Penzance by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
5h 42m
£100–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
8h 34m
£35–67
Drive 212.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Penzancecar 212.3 mi
3h 57m
£53–76
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
5h 53m
£93–189

Wales to Penzance by train

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Distance: 244 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Wales and Penzance, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Penzance 5 times a week. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Plymouth Coach Station in around 8h 34m.

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