What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Penzance?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Penzance is to bus which costs £14 - £45 and takes 7h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Penzance?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Penzance is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Albert Pier Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Penzance. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Bath to Penzance?

The distance between Bath and Penzance is 218 miles. The road distance is 187.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Penzance without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Penzance?

The train from Bath Spa to Penzance takes 4h 16m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Bath to Penzance bus from?

Bath to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Penzance train from?

Bath to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Penzance?

The best way to get from Bath to Penzance is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £45 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Bath to Penzance bus arrive?

Bath to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Albert Pier Road station.

Where does the Bath to Penzance train arrive?

Bath to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.

Can I drive from Bath to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Penzance is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Bath to Penzance.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Penzance?

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2394+ hotels available in Penzance.

Bath to Penzance - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bath to Penzance by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to PenzanceLondon Paddington - Penzance
4h 16m
£65–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier RoadUkn49 / ...
7h 13m
£14–45
Drive 186.7 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Penzance186.7 mi
3h 35m
£47–68

Bath to Penzance by train

5Weekly Trains

4h 16mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.6 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Penzance, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to Penzance 5 times a week. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Road hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 5h 40m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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