There are 5 ways to get from Frome to Penzance by train, bus, or car
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Train via Exeter
best- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
5h 50m£87–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
10h 27m£22–65Drive 179.8 mi
- Drive from Frome to Penzancecar 179.8 mi
3h 21m£44–63Train
- Take the train from Bath Spa to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
6h 17m£98–193Line 19 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stnbus 19
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
8h 16m£115–177
Frome to Penzance by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frome to Penzance is to bus which costs £21 - £65 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Frome to Penzance is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Frome to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Memorial Theatre Complex and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Airport Tavern and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Frome to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Frome and arriving at Penzance via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Frome and Penzance is 203 miles. The road distance is 180.9 miles.
The best way to get from Frome to Penzance without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 5h 50m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Frome to Penzance, including transfers.
Frome to Penzance bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Airport Tavern station.
Frome to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.
The best way to get from Frome to Penzance is to train via Exeter which takes 5h 50m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £65 and takes 10h 27m.
What companies run services between Frome, Somerset, England and Penzance, England?
You can take a train from Frome to Penzance via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial Theatre Complex to Bus Station via Bus Station, Airport Tavern, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 10h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £95–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from Airport Tavern to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
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More Questions & Answers
Frome to Penzance bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Frome to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frome to Penzance is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Frome to Penzance.
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