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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 21m Average total duration Fastest 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 34m Average total duration 14h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 $112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Penzance costing on average $189.
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 48m.
Tickets start at around $189 compared to roughly $126 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-62.40. The journey takes 7h 35m versus 6h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
2:25 PM17h30Liverpool7:55 AMPenzance$351One-way0 transfers
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- 2:25 PM17h30Liverpool7:55 AMPenzance$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:25 PM17h30Liverpool7:55 AMPenzance$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Penzance:
A bus is $112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Penzance costing on average $189.
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 48m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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, Liverpool One and arrive in Penzance, Station Road.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains to go to Penzance by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Penzance by bus.
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