Train from London to Penzance: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Penzance on 4 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Great Western RailwayTrain
London Paddington
PenzanceCheapest
Great Western RailwayTrain
London Paddington
PenzanceFastest
Great Western RailwayTrain
London Paddington
PenzanceNo tags
Great Western RailwayTrain
London Paddington
PenzanceNo tags
Great Western RailwayTrain
London Paddington
PenzanceNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Penzance

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Penzance. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
4h 30mAverage duration
255 milesDistance
17kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£14 - £59Average duration10h 5m
10kg CO₂e
Average price£54 - £272Average duration5h 12m
10kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£31 - £33Average duration4h 30m
17kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London 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.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from London to Penzance?

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Penzance start from £54. The average price for this train route is around £99. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Penzance?

    The average train journey time from London to Penzance is 5h 12m, covering a distance of 253 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 57m and is operated by Great Western Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to Penzance route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Penzance?

    The earliest train from London to Penzance departs at 07:29. And the latest train departs at 23:50.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
01/12
£94
02/12
£88
Today
£88
04/12
£88
05/12
£94
06/12
£58
07/12
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08/12
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Penzance was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £58

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Penzance as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £58 to £258 for a train ticket from London to Penzance based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £58, which is on 2025-12-06.

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