What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge is to bus via Bus Station which costs £15 - £45 and takes 7h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Cheddar Gorge?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Tweentown via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge?

The distance between Penzance and Cheddar Gorge is 203 miles. The road distance is 166.1 miles.

How do I travel from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Cheddar Gorge bus from?

Penzance to Cheddar Gorge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge?

The best way to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Bus Station, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Penzance to Cheddar Gorge bus arrive?

Penzance to Cheddar Gorge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Cheddar Gorge is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge.

Where can I stay near Cheddar Gorge?

There are 2420+ hotels available in Cheddar Gorge.

Penzance to Cheddar Gorge - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge 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 Penzance to Weston-super-MarePenzance - London Paddington
5h 34m
£95–180
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus StationUkn49 / ...
7h 39m
£15–45
Drive 165.1 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Cheddar Gorge165.1 mi
3h 6m
£42–60
Train via Taunton
1. Take the train from Penzance to TauntonPenzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Taunton to Weston-super-MareExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 50m
£46–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchange404
8h 42m
£28–40

Penzance to Cheddar Gorge by train, foot, and bus

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 201.9 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Cheddar Gorge, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Weston-super-Mare once a week. Tickets cost £95–180 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 5h 30m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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