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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Cornwall is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Cornwall is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bowling Green Turn via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Luxulyan via Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Penzance to Cornwall?

The distance between Penzance and Cornwall is 49 miles. The road distance is 45 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £29 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Penzance to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Cornwall bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Cornwall train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Penzance to Cornwall is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £29 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £26 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Penzance to Cornwall bus arrive?

Penzance to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Cornwall train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Cornwall is 45 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Penzance to Cornwall.

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

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Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3917+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Penzance to Cornwall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Partrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2h 12m
£29–66
Drive 44.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penzance to Cornwallcar 44.7 mi
49 min
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 404 / ...
2h 57m
£19–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penzance to Cornwalltaxi 44.7 mi
49 min
£90–120
Train, line 26 bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to St Austelltrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Roundaboutbus 26
2h 35m
£25–53

Penzance to Cornwall by train

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Distance: 48.3 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Par hourly. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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