How to travel from Bristol to Penzance

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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 prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $30.

Distance: 158 miles (255 km)

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$78

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$30

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Cheapest

4h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 15m

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30m

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6h 58m

Average total duration

6h 28m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Rail

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Bristol to Penzance

How to get from Bristol to Penzance by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to Penzance is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
03:15AM5h40
Bristol
08:55AMPenzance
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
03:15AM5h40
Bristol
08:55AMPenzance
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:15AM5h40
Bristol
08:55AMPenzance
$271One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
11:10AM6h00
Bristol
05:10PMPenzance
$271One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Penzance

Travel to Penzance easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Penzance.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Penzance including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Penzance is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Penzance:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Penzance costing on average $30 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Penzance is by train with an average journey time of 3h 48m.

Other travel options to Penzance take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

The distance from Bristol to Penzance is approximately 158 miles (255 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Penzance is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Penzance:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Penzance, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Penzance by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Penzance by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Penzance with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Penzance often also extend their vacation to go to London, Newquay, St Ives, Falmouth, Plymouth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Penzance and these popular destinations at a great price.

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