How to travel from Swansea to Penzance, United Kingdom

The distance between Swansea and Penzance is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swansea 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 Bristol Parkway then Plymouth and then to Penzance.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Penzance.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance413km (257 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Swansea 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 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).

The distance between Swansea and Penzance is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (125 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Swansea and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Penzance is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Penzance. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway and Plymouth. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Swansea and Penzance. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Swansea and Penzance. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea 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 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Swansea and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway then Plymouth and then to Penzance. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Swansea and Penzance. The distance is around 413km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

How do I get from Swansea to Penzance

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Penzance

Transport options from Swansea to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
£140($165)
every 2 hours466km (290 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central6h 35m
£125($150)
every 4 hours466km (289 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
£17($20)
once daily477km (296 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£72($85)
on demand413km (257 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