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3 h 31 min
306 km.
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Swanage, Great Britain → Penzance, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Swanage to Penzance

Cheapest
3 h 31 min
Car
306 km.
from $16
Other
8 h 15 min
258 km.
from $303.48
13 h 57 min
258 km.
from $138.59
9 h 29 min
Bus, Train
258 km.
from $206.15
10 h 45 min
Bus, Train
258 km.
from $5.43
11 h 5 min
258 km.
from $326.57

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Dorchester West to Castle
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$55.69
Train from Castle Cary to Penzance
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$278.47
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$202.52

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bournemouth Station to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Salisbury to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24
Train from Wareham to Weymouth
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$35.44
Train from Axminster to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Train from Wareham to Basingstoke
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.10–$113.92
Train from Basingstoke to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$189.87

Bus operators

More Bus

Phone:
+44 1202 338420
Email:
Website:
morebus.co.uk/
Bus from Westover Road to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96
Bus from St Mary's Church to Wareham
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96

First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset

Phone:
+44 345 602 0121
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Kings Statue to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Bus from Bus Station to Rail
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Penzance is to drive which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Penzance is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Penzance via Bournemouth Station and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

How far is it from Swanage to Penzance?

The distance between Swanage and Penzance is 398 km. The road distance is 313.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $130.43 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Swanage to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Penzance bus from?

Swanage to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Penzance?

The best way to get from Swanage to Penzance is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $130.43 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $130.43 and takes 13h 57m.

Where does the Swanage to Penzance bus arrive?

Swanage to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Penzance is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Swanage to Penzance.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2246+ hotels available in Penzance. Prices start at $31.68 per night.
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