How to travel from Penzance to Exeter

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Compare train and bus for Penzance to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penzance to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €9.

Distance: 97 miles (157 km)

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€22

Average price

€12

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Cheapest

3h 25m

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2h 55m

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30m

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5h 1m

Average total duration

4h 31m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Great Western Rail

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National Express

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from Penzance to Exeter

How to get from Penzance to Exeter by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Penzance to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
12:05PM4h00
Penzance
04:05PMExeter
$131One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
12:05PM4h00
Penzance
04:05PMExeter
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:25PM3h40
Penzance
12:05AMExeter
$161One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Penzance to Exeter

Travel to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Penzance to Exeter.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Penzance and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Penzance to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Penzance to Exeter:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penzance to Exeter costing on average $11 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Penzance to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 2h 53m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 40m.

The distance from Penzance to Exeter is approximately 97 miles (157 km).
The average frequency per day from Penzance to Exeter is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Penzance and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Penzance to Exeter:
  • Trains mostly depart from Penzance station (PNZ) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Penzance, Station Road and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Penzance to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Penzance to Exeter with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Penzance to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.

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