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Compare bus and train for Glastonbury to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glastonbury to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 9h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 28m Average total duration Fastest 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Glastonbury to Penzance:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glastonbury to Penzance costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€37) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 8h 58m versus 3h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Glastonbury to Penzance by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glastonbury to Penzance is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:37 AM7h38Town Hall5:15 PMPenzanceFind prices1 transfer
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- 9:37 AM7h38Town Hall5:15 PMPenzanceFind prices1 transfer
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- 9:37 AM7h38Town Hall5:15 PMPenzanceFind prices1 transfer
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- 4:46 PM14h24Town Hall7:10 AMPenzanceFind prices1 transfer
- 3:48 PM17h07Town Hall8:55 AMPenzanceFind prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glastonbury to Penzance:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glastonbury to Penzance costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glastonbury and Penzance as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Glastonbury, Magdalene Street (Town Hall) and arrive in Penzance, , Station Road (Bus Station).
- Trains mostly depart from Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
- Travel with National Express, First Bristol, Bath & the West to go to Penzance by bus.
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