The distance between Bournemouth and Penzance is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bournemouth 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.
👋 Also check out Penzance → Bournemouth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Reading and then to Penzance.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Penzance.
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Penzance by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £54 ($64).
The distance between Bournemouth and Penzance is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Bournemouth and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Penzance is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £54 ($64).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Penzance. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Bournemouth and Penzance. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Penzance. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
National Express run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Penzance. instead which will take 5h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Penzance. The distance is around 312km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 55m | £150($175) | every 4 hours | 551km (342 miles) |
Bus | 9h 50m | £17($20) | once daily | 466km (289 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £54($64) | on demand | 312km (194 miles) |
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The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.