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Penzance to Exeter Bus Schedule
Bus from Penzance to Exeter: Journey Information
There are 15 intercity buses per day from Penzance to Exeter. Traveling by bus from Penzance to Exeter usually takes around 5 hours and 11 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 97 mi (157 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 30m |
| Cheapest price | €9.24 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Penzance to Exeter?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Penzance to Exeter. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 15 | 5h 11m | €24.73 |
Book National Express from Penzance to Exeter from €9. There are 15 trips per day offered by National Express from Penzance to Exeter and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Exeter. In Penzance, National Express departs to Exeter from Penzance Bus Station and one other station. In Exeter, National Express arrives at 36 Sidwell St and one other station.
An average trip on National Express from Penzance to Exeter takes 5 hours and 11 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Exeter in 4 hours and 30 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Penzance to Exeter
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 11 minutes to cover the 97 miles from Penzance to Exeter. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Penzance to Exeter, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 15 scheduled buses that travel from Penzance to Exeter every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 7 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Penzance to Exeter; ticket prices start at €24.03.
City Information
Exeter
Located on the River Exe in the southwest of England, Exeter is one of England's most historically-varied towns. It's easy to forget what year it is while walking down the cobbled streets surrounded by Roman ruins, medieval architecture, and Georgian facades interspersed with modern glass buildings and contemporary bars.
One of the greatest examples of this town's historical architecture is Exeter Cathedral. The 12th-century building took around 300 years to complete, but every moment was worth it for the exterior’s extremely detailed stonework. The Royal Albert Memorial Museum is another unmissable building, housing a wide range of attractions from antiquities to zoology.
Take a walk along Exeter's historic quayside for some of the most spectacular scenery in the city, as well as some of Exeter's best bars and restaurants. If you're looking for something to entertain the children, Crealy Great Adventure Park is the place to be. The park contains over 60 rides and an Animal Barn showcasing farm and exotic animals.
Exeter can be easily reached from London via the Great Western Railway, with trains leaving roughly every hour from the city. Trains arrive at Exeter St. David's station, only a short walk away from the city center. In addition, National Express and Megabus provide bus services to the town from various locations across the country.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Penzance?
Main departure station: Penzance Bus Station
Penzance has two bus stations with service to Exeter.
All bus stations in Penzance:
Penzance Bus Station
Crowlas
Where does the bus arrive in Exeter?
Main arrival station: 36 Sidwell St
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Exeter.
All bus stations in Exeter:
36 Sidwell St
2 Honiton Rd
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