How to travel from Plymouth to Penzance

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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Penzance

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 64 miles (103 km)

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Driving

$13

Average price

$11

Average price

Cheapest

$29

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 38m

Average total duration

3h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 51m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Penzance is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Penzance costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Penzance is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Penzance take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Plymouth and Penzance including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Plymouth to Penzance among Omio's users.

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from Plymouth to Penzance

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    1:30 PM2h45
    Plymouth
    4:15 PMPenzance
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    1:30 PM2h45
    Plymouth
    4:15 PMPenzance
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:30 PM2h45
    Plymouth
    4:15 PMPenzance
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    2:30 PM2h45
    Plymouth
    5:15 PMPenzance
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Penzance

Travel to Penzance 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 Plymouth to Penzance.

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There are 2 options to travel between Plymouth and Penzance including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Penzance is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Penzance costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Penzance is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Penzance take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 8m.

The distance from Plymouth to Penzance is approximately 64 miles (103 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Penzance is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Penzance 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 Plymouth to Penzance:
  • Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
  • Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Penzance, Station Road.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plymouth to Penzance, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Penzance by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Penzance by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Plymouth to Penzance with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
  • 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Plymouth to Penzance often also extend their vacation to go to London, Newquay, St Ives, Bristol, Falmouth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Penzance and these popular destinations at a great price.

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