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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$55 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price |
12h 52m Average total duration 12h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration Fastest 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Liverpool to Penzance:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Penzance costing on average $110 (€88).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Penzance
How to get from Liverpool to Penzance by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Penzance is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM17h30Liverpool, Liverpool One8:55 AMPenzance, Station Road$731One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM17h30Liverpool, Liverpool One8:55 AMPenzance, Station Road$731One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C7508410:12 AM7h30Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:42 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$2661One-way1 transfer
Other options
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C750849:12 AM8h30Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:42 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1151One-way3 transfers
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C750828:08 AM9h02Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:10 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1151One-way4 transfers
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P22987 · P226729:32 AM9h53Liverpool James Street (LVJ)7:25 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1151One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM17h30Liverpool, Liverpool One5:15 PMPenzance, Station Road$851One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX1062:35 PM16h35Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place7:10 AMPenzance$921One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX101 · NX5047:05 AM16h45Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place11:50 PMPenzance$951One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Penzance:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Penzance costing on average $110 (€88).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 22m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Penzance as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Penzance, Station Road.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Penzance by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Penzance by bus.
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