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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 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Penzance is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- 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 Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Penzance by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Penzance by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country, first_great_western.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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