How to travel from Bath to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Bath and Penzance is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bath to Penzance by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Penzance.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)

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Bus

Take the bus to Penzance.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance305km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Bath to Penzance by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £53 ($63).

The distance between Bath and Penzance is around 305km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Bath and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bath to Penzance is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £53 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Penzance. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bath and Penzance with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 4h 10m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Bath and Penzance. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Penzance. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bath and Penzance with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Bath and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Penzance is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Penzance. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Penzance. The distance is around 305km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Penzance

Transport options from Bath to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
£84($100)
5 times a week348km (217 miles)
Train to Penzance4h 55m
£87($105)
every 3 hours350km (217 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
£11($13)
once daily373km (232 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£53($63)
on demand305km (189 miles)

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Airports near Penzance

The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Penzance
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Penzance
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
243km (151 miles) from Penzance