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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Penzance:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Penzance costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 3h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Penzance
How to get from Bristol to Penzance by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Penzance is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:10 AM6h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:25 PMPenzance, Station Road$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:10 AM6h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:25 PMPenzance, Station Road$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W298681:45 PM3h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:42 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$991One-way0 transfers
Other options
G15183 · W3477411:49 PM8h06Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:55 AMPenzance station (PNZ)$381One-way1 transfer- G664726:40 AM3h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:38 AMPenzance station (PNZ)$451One-way0 transfers
- G01133+Y415959:45 AM4h27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:12 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$831One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:15 AM5h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)9:00 AMPenzance, Station Road$351One-way0 transfers
NX1041:00 PM7h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:15 PMPenzance, , Station Road (Bus Station)$391One-way0 transfers- NX104 · NX5041:00 PM6h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:55 PMPenzance, , Station Road (Bus Station)$451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Penzance:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Penzance costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Penzance as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Penzance, Station Road.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Penzance by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Penzance by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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