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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Redruth is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Redruth is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Redruth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Railway Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Redruth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at Redruth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Penzance to Redruth?

The distance between Penzance and Redruth is 17 miles. The road distance is 18.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Redruth without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £7 - £27.

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

The train from Penzance to Redruth takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Redruth bus from?

Penzance to Redruth bus services, operated by First Kernow, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Redruth train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Redruth?

The best way to get from Penzance to Redruth is to train which takes 26 min and costs £7 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £20 and takes 1h 19m.

Where does the Penzance to Redruth bus arrive?

Penzance to Redruth bus services, operated by First Kernow, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Penzance to Redruth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Redruth?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Redruth is 19 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Penzance to Redruth.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Redruth?

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Penzance to Redruth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Redruth by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Redruthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
26 min
£7–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus T1
1h 19m
£2–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penzance to Redruthtaxi 18.5 mi
25 min
£40–50
Drive 18.5 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Redruthcar 18.5 mi
25 min
£5–7

Penzance to Redruth by train

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Distance: 16.6 mi
Duration: 26 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Redruth hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 26 min. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, First Kernow operates a bus from Bus Station to Railway Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.

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