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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Penzance is to bus which costs £7 - £28 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Penzance is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Albert Pier Road. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Penzance. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Exeter to Penzance?

The distance between Exeter and Penzance is 131 miles. The road distance is 109.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £19 - £50.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance takes 3h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Penzance bus from?

Exeter to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Penzance train from?

Exeter to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Penzance?

The best way to get from Exeter to Penzance is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £19 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £28 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Exeter to Penzance bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Penzance is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Exeter to Penzance.

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

Book your Exeter to Penzance train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Penzance?

Book your Exeter to Penzance bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2400+ hotels available in Penzance.

Exeter to Penzance - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter 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 Exeter St Davids to PenzanceExeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
3h 13m
£19–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Albert Pier RoadUkn49 / ...
3h 45m
£7–28
Drive 109 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Penzance109 mi
1h 53m
£28–40
Bus via Interchange
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Interchange406 / ...
4h 20m
£9–28

Exeter to Penzance by train

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3h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance hourly. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Albert Pier Road hourly. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 3h 45m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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