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 - £40 and takes 7h 33m.

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 £40 - £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 7h 33m.

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 5h.

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 5h and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 5h and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 7h 33m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Castle CaryPenzance - London Paddington
5h
£105–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus StationUkn49 / ...
7h 33m
£15–40
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
£48–200
Bus via Bridgwater
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station375
10h 1m

Penzance to Frome by train

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Distance: 202.1 mi
Duration: 5h

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 59m. 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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