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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Frome is to bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Frome is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Frome?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Frome. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Memorial Theatre Complex via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Frome?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Frome. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Frome via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Penzance to Frome?

The distance between Penzance and Frome is 203 miles. The road distance is 181.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Frome without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Penzance to Frome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Frome bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Frome train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Frome?

The best way to get from Penzance to Frome is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Penzance to Frome bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Frome train arrive?

Penzance to Frome train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Frome?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Frome is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Penzance to Frome.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Frome 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 Castle CaryPenzance - London Paddington
4h 43m
£105–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus StationUk049 / ...
8h 14m
£15–45
Drive 180.1 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Frome180.1 mi
3h 21m
£45–65
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to PlymouthPenzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to FromePlymouth - London Paddington
5h 3m
£71–145
Bus via Bristol Airport (BRS)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Public Transport Interchange106
9h 29m
£27–50

Penzance to Frome by train

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202.1 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Frome, Somerset, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Castle Cary 3 times a week. Tickets cost £95–180 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 6h 5m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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