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Compare bus and train for Newquay to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newquay to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Newquay to Penzance
Compare the available ways to get from Newquay to Penzance, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Penzance:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Penzance costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 21m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 1h 29m versus 51m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Newquay to Penzance
How to get from Newquay to Penzance by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newquay to Penzance is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:20 PM 1h05 Newquay, Bus Station 5:25 PM Penzance, Station Road $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:20 PM 1h05 Newquay, Bus Station 5:25 PM Penzance, Station Road $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
4:20 PM 1h05 Newquay, Bus Station 5:25 PM Penzance, Station Road $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G15393 · G15166
10:22 AM 2h18 Newquay station (NQY) 12:40 PM Penzance station (PNZ) $23 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15390 · G14977
9:20 AM 2h20 Newquay station (NQY) 11:40 AM Penzance station (PNZ) $23 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15397 · G15169
11:20 AM 2h20 Newquay station (NQY) 1:40 PM Penzance station (PNZ) $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
7:55 AM 1h05 Newquay, Bus Station 9:00 AM Penzance, Station Road $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX104
6:55 PM 1h20 Newquay, Bus Station 8:15 PM Penzance, , Station Road (Bus Station) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX504
9:40 PM 1h55 Newquay, Bus Station 11:35 PM Penzance, , Station Road (Bus Station) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Penzance:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Penzance costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 21m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newquay and Penzance as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newquay station (NQY) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
- Buses mostly depart from Newquay, Bus Station and arrive in Penzance, , Station Road (Bus Station).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Penzance by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Penzance by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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