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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Bath is to bus which costs £15 - £70 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Bath is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Bath. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St James's Parade via Plymouth Coach Station and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Bath?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at Bath Spa. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Penzance to Bath?

The distance between Penzance and Bath is 218 miles. The road distance is 187.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Bath without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £65 - £130.

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

The train from Penzance to Bath Spa takes 4h 22m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Bath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Bath train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Bath?

The best way to get from Penzance to Bath is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £70 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Penzance to Bath bus arrive?

Penzance to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Penzance to Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Bath is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Penzance to Bath.

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

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Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2668+ hotels available in Bath.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Bath by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Bath Spatrain Penzance - London Paddington
4h 22m
£65–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
7h 27m
£15–66
Drive 186.6 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Bathcar 186.6 mi
3h 36m
£46–66
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 54m
£32–138

Penzance to Bath by train

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 216.6 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Bath Spa 6 times a week. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St James's Parade via Plymouth Coach Station and Public Transport Interchange in around 7h 27m.

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