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How to get from Bath to Penzance by train?

From Bath to Penzance by train

To get from Bath to Penzance in Cornwall, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bath Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Plymouth station to Penzance Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 55 min.

295min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Bath Spa
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bath Spa
    590 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Temple Meads
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plymouth
    122 min
  • 6
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 7
    Ride to train station Penzance Station
    Ride to train station
    Penzance Station
    107 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bath to Penzance
The distance between Bath, Cornwall and Penzance, Cornwall is approximately 218.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 295 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bath to Penzance by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cornwall – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Bath

Bath is located at Cheap Street, Cornwall and the nearest public transport station is Bath Abbey, Bath City Centre.

Train stations close to Bath:

  • Oldfield Park

Bus stations close to Bath:

  • Bath Abbey, Bath City Centre
  • Guildhall, Bath City Centre
  • Terrace Walk, Bath City Centre
Public transport stations close to Penzance, Cornwall

Penzance is located at Albert Street, Cornwall and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Penzance.

Train stations close to Penzance:

  • Penzance Station

Bus stations close to Penzance:

  • Bus Station, Penzance
  • Market Jew Street, Penzance
  • Penare Terrace, Penzance

Ferry stations close to Penzance:

  • Penzance Ferry Terminal, Penzance
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Penzance?

    The fastest way takes 295 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Bath and Penzance?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bath to Penzance?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Bath Spa station near Bath in Bath And North East Somerset to Bristol Temple Meads station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bristol Temple Meads station near Penzance in Cornwall.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bath to Penzance by train?

    The total travel time between Bath in Bath And North East Somerset and Penzance in Cornwall by train is about 4 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bath to get to Penzance?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Bath Spa station near Bath in Bath And North East Somerset.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bath and Penzance?

    Get off the train at the Bristol Temple Meads station, which is closest to Penzance in Cornwall.

  • When is the first train from Bath to Penzance?

    The first train from Bath in Bath And North East Somerset to Penzance in Cornwall is Great Western Railway. It leaves the Bath Spa station at 08:24.

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