The distance between Penzance and Exmouth is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Penzance to Exmouth 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 Exmouth → Penzance if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Exeter St Davids.
Take the bus to Exeter Sidwell St.
There are several options for getting from Penzance to Exmouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).
The distance between Penzance and Exmouth is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (99 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Penzance and Exmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Exmouth is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Exmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Exmouth. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Exmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Penzance and Exmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Penzance and Exmouth. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Exmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Exeter Sidwell St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Exmouth. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Exmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Exmouth is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Exmouth. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Penzance and Exmouth. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Exmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £57 ($68).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 30m | £57($68) | hourly | 227km (141 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | £12($14) | once daily | 230km (143 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £34($40) | on demand | 196km (122 miles) |
The following major airports near Exmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.