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

The cheapest way to get from Redruth to Penzance is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Redruth to Penzance is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Redruth and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Railway Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Redruth and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redruth and arriving at Penzance. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Redruth to Penzance?

The distance between Redruth and Penzance is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redruth to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £8 - £27.

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

The train from Redruth to Penzance takes 27 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Redruth to Penzance bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Redruth to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Redruth to Penzance?

The best way to get from Redruth to Penzance is to train which takes 27 min and costs £8 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £10 and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Redruth to Penzance bus arrive?

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

Where does the Redruth to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Redruth to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Redruth to Penzance is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Redruth to Penzance.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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

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

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Redruth to Penzance by train

217Weekly Trains

27 minAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16.6 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Redruth to Penzance hourly. Tickets cost £8–10 and the journey takes 27 min. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, First Kernow operates a bus from Railway Station to Bus Station every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.

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