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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 train, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, while a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Plymouth to Penzance:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Penzance costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€8). The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 51m 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 Plymouth to Penzance by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Penzance is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:20 AM2h35Plymouth8:55 AMPenzance$101One-way0 transfers
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- 6:20 AM2h35Plymouth8:55 AMPenzance$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:20 AM2h35Plymouth8:55 AMPenzance$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:30 PM2h45Plymouth4:15 PMPenzance$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Penzance:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Penzance costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses 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.
- 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 (Bus Station).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Penzance by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Penzance by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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