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 £15 - £35 and takes 3h 40m.

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 53m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Penzance Bus Station station and arriving at Exeter. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

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 57m.

How far is it from Penzance to Exeter?

The distance between Penzance and Exeter is 131 miles. The road distance is 109.3 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 57m and costs £50 - £100.

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

The train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids takes 2h 57m 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 Penzance Bus 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, bus or fly from Penzance to Exeter?

The best way to get from Penzance to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 3h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £320 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Penzance to Exeter bus arrive?

Penzance to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter 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 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m 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?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2h 57m
£50–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Exeterbus Ukn49 / ...
3h 40m
£15–35
Drive 108.6 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Exetercar 108.6 mi
1h 53m
£28–40
Fly
1. Fly from Land's End (LEQ) to Exeter (EXT)plane LEQ - EXT
4h 31m
£45–316

Penzance to Exeter by train

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Distance: 130.1 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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 £50–100 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Exeter 4 times a day. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 3h 40m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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