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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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$39 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Exeter 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 Exeter to Penzance:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Penzance costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Penzance as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 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.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western.
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