What is the cheapest way to get from Frome to Polruan?

The cheapest way to get from Frome to Polruan is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frome to Polruan?

The fastest way to get from Frome to Polruan is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Frome and Polruan?

No, there is no direct bus from Frome to Polruan. However, there are services departing from Memorial Theatre Complex and arriving at The Quay via The Hollies, Bus Station, Pilgrim Primary and Fire Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Frome to Polruan?

The distance between Frome and Polruan is 174 miles. The road distance is 141.6 miles.

How do I travel from Frome to Polruan without a car?

The best way to get from Frome to Polruan without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Frome to Polruan?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Frome to Polruan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frome to Polruan bus from?

Frome to Polruan bus services, operated by Frome Bus, depart from Memorial Theatre Complex station.

Train or bus from Frome to Polruan?

The best way to get from Frome to Polruan is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can line 424 bus and line 172 bus and bus and line 10 bus and line 481 bus, which costs and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Frome to Polruan bus arrive?

Frome to Polruan bus services, operated by Frome Bus, arrive at The Hollies station.

Can I drive from Frome to Polruan?

Yes, the driving distance between Frome to Polruan is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Frome to Polruan.

Where can I stay near Polruan?

There are 1801+ hotels available in Polruan.

Frome to Polruan - 5 ways to travel via train, line 424 bus, and line 172 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Frome to Polruan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to ParLondon Paddington - Penzance / ...
4h 27m
£88–168
Drive 140.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Frome to Polruan140.8 mi
2h 53m
£36–51
Line 424 bus, line 172 bus, bus, line 10 bus, line 481 bus
1. Take the bus from Memorial Theatre Complex to The Hollies424 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Hollies to Bus Station172 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
4. Take the bus from Pilgrim Primary to Fire Station10
5. Take the bus from Fire Station to The Quay481 / ...
8h 42m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Memorial Theatre Complex to Bus StationD2 / ...
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to ParLondon Paddington - Penzance
5h 44m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station375
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station404
9h 49m

Frome to Polruan by train and bus

3Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.8 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Frome, Somerset, England and Polruan, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Westbury (Wilts) to Par 3 times a week. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial Theatre Complex to The Quay via The Hollies, Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Pilgrim Primary, and Fire Station in around 8h 42m.

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