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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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$38 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Exeter to Penzance
How to get from Exeter to Penzance by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Penzance is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P226608:46 AM2h54Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:40 AMPenzance station (PNZ)$181One-way0 transfers
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P226608:46 AM2h54Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:40 AMPenzance station (PNZ)$181One-way0 transfers
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P226608:46 AM2h54Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:40 AMPenzance station (PNZ)$181One-way0 transfers
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P31584 · P226608:09 AM3h31Exeter St Thomas (EXT)11:40 AMPenzance station (PNZ)$181One-way1 transfer
P313059:26 AM3h14Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:40 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$461One-way0 transfers
P2296810:27 AM3h13Exeter St Davids (EXD)1:40 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM4h00Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court5:15 PMPenzance, Station Road$191One-way0 transfers
NX1043:10 PM4h55Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court8:05 PMPenzance$241One-way0 transfers
NX5043:35 PM4h50Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court8:25 PMPenzance$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Penzance:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Penzance costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Penzance as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Penzance, Station Road.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Penzance by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Penzance by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western.
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