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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Portishead is to bus which costs £14 - £40 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Portishead is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Portishead?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Combe Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Penzance to Portishead?

The distance between Penzance and Portishead is 207 miles. The road distance is 176.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Portishead without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Penzance to Portishead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Portishead bus from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Portishead?

The best way to get from Penzance to Portishead is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £40 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Penzance to Portishead bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Portishead is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Penzance to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 1891+ hotels available in Portishead.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Portishead 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 Weston-super-MarePenzance - London Paddington
5h 27m
£95–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus StationUkn49 / ...
6h 26m
£14–40
Drive 175.7 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Portishead175.7 mi
3h 14m
£44–63
Train via Taunton
1. Take the train from Penzance to TauntonPenzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Taunton to WorleExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 28m
£48–218
Bus via Truro
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationT1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchange404
10h 13m
£33–48

Penzance to Portishead by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

5h 27mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.1 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Weston-super-Mare once a week. Tickets cost £95–180 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 5h 30m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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