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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 $6. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $30 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 $0.03 (€0.02) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Penzance costing on average $11 (€8).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
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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.
2:30 PM2h45Plymouth5:15 PMPenzance$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:30 PM2h45Plymouth5:15 PMPenzance$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:20 AM2h35Plymouth8:55 AMPenzance$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:50 AM3h10Plymouth7:00 AMPenzance$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Penzance:
A bus is $0.03 (€0.02) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Penzance costing on average $11 (€8).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Penzance by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Penzance by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Cross Country, first_great_western.
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