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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bristol to Penzance
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Penzance. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bristol to Penzance by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Bristol to Penzance?
The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Penzance start from £23. The average price for this train route is around £72. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bristol to Penzance?
The average train journey time from Bristol to Penzance is 4h 6m, covering a distance of 158 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 48m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Bristol to Penzance route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bristol to Penzance?
The earliest train from Bristol to Penzance departs at 07:35. And the latest train departs at 23:48.
Which is the best train operator from Bristol to Penzance?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bristol to Penzance?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Bristol to Penzance?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bristol to Penzance?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bristol to Penzance was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £27To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bristol to Penzance as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £27 to £249 for a train ticket from Bristol to Penzance based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £27, which is on 2025-12-02.
Usually Great Western Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
