How to get from Plymouth to Penzance by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Penzance is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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64 miles (103 km) | |
Bus or train | |
$13 - $13 | |
Train • $13 (€11) • 1 h 42 min | |
National Express or Great Western Railway |
Travel 64 miles (103 km) by bus or train between Plymouth and Penzance. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Great Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Plymouth to Penzance.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Plymouth and Penzance. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Penzance from Plymouth, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
You can get between Plymouth and Penzance 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Penzance is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $13 (€11) compared to other travel options to Penzance:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $13 (€11).
The distance is approximately 64 miles (103 km) from Plymouth to Penzance.
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Penzance is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Plymouth and Penzance as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Plymouth to Penzance:
The following travel companies offer services from Plymouth to Penzance:
Yes, there are direct routes from Plymouth to Penzance with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Penzance tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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