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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Tenby is to bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Tenby is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Tenby?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Upper Park Road via Plymouth Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Tenby?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Tenby via Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Penzance to Tenby?

The distance between Penzance and Tenby is 353 miles. The road distance is 300.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Tenby without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 9h 5m and costs £170 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Penzance to Tenby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Tenby bus from?

Penzance to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Tenby train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Tenby?

The best way to get from Penzance to Tenby is to train via Plymouth which takes 9h 5m and costs £170 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Penzance to Tenby bus arrive?

Penzance to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Penzance to Tenby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Tenby?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Tenby is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Penzance to Tenby.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tenby?

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

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

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Tenbytrain
9h 5m
£172–410
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
11h 35m
£51–76
Drive 298.7 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Tenbycar 298.7 mi
5h 26m
£74–106
Train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
9h 15m
£168–342

Penzance to Tenby by train

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9h 5mAverage Duration

£172Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 350.7 mi
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Tenby, Wales?

You can take a train from Penzance to Tenby via Plymouth and Bristol Parkway in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Upper Park Road via Plymouth Coach Station and Sophia Gardens in around 11h 35m.

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