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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Exeter is to bus which costs £7 - £28 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Bampfylde Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Penzance to Exeter?

The distance between Penzance and Exeter is 131 miles. The road distance is 109.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £20 - £70.

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

The train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids takes 2h 56m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Exeter bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Exeter?

The best way to get from Penzance to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £20 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £28 and takes 4h.

Where does the Penzance to Exeter bus arrive?

Penzance to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Penzance to Exeter train arrive?

Penzance to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Exeter is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Penzance to Exeter.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Penzance to Exeter?

Book your Penzance to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Penzance to Exeter - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Penzance to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St DavidsPenzance - London Paddington / ...
2h 56m
£20–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bampfylde StreetUk049 / ...
4h
£7–28
Drive 109.2 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Exeter109.2 mi
1h 54m
£28–40

Penzance to Exeter by train

135Weekly Trains

2h 56mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Albert Pier Road to Bampfylde Street hourly. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 4h. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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