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

The cheapest train tickets from Penzance to London start from £54. The average price for this train route is around £98. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Penzance to London?

The average train journey time from Penzance to London is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 253 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 4m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Penzance to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Penzance to London departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 21:45.

Train Penzance to London from £52

Next train departures

Next departures from Penzance to London on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:15	Penzance	6h 16m	17:31	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	12:15	Penzance	6h 9m	18:24	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	10:18	Penzance	6h 11m	16:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	10:18	Penzance	6h 11m	16:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	11:15	Penzance	6h 16m	17:31	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Penzance to London on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Penzance	6h 19m	13:29	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	12:15	Penzance	6h 9m	18:24	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:10	Penzance	6h 19m	13:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:10	Penzance	6h 17m	14:27	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:10	Penzance	6h 17m	14:27	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Penzance to London on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:20	Penzance	5h 20m	21:40	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	12:17	Penzance	5h 12m	17:29	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:10	Penzance	5h 19m	12:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:10	Penzance	5h 19m	12:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:15	Penzance	5h 14m	13:29	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Penzance to London on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Penzance	6h 14m	14:24	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:18	Penzance	5h 5m	20:23	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	08:10	Penzance	6h 14m	14:24	London Paddington	No tags
Train	10:12	Penzance	5h 10m	15:22	London Paddington	No tags
Train	10:12	Penzance	5h 10m	15:22	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Penzance to London on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:50	Penzance	6h 9m	23:59	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	10:20	Penzance	5h 34m	15:54	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:10	Penzance	5h 47m	12:57	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:10	Penzance	5h 47m	12:57	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:15	Penzance	5h 45m	14:00	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Penzance to London on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:50	Penzance	6h 9m	23:59	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	10:20	Penzance	5h 34m	15:54	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:10	Penzance	5h 47m	12:57	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:10	Penzance	5h 47m	12:57	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:15	Penzance	5h 45m	14:00	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Penzance to London on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:50	Penzance	6h 9m	23:59	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	10:20	Penzance	5h 34m	15:54	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:10	Penzance	5h 47m	12:57	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:10	Penzance	5h 47m	12:57	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:15	Penzance	5h 45m	14:00	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Penzance to London on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:45	Penzance	7h 19m	05:04	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	10:20	Penzance	5h 34m	15:54	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:10	Penzance	5h 47m	12:57	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:10	Penzance	5h 47m	12:57	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:15	Penzance	5h 45m	14:00	London Paddington	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Penzance to London

We recommend carpooling

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

1carpool per day

4h 30mAverage duration

255 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£15 - £93	Average duration9h 55m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£54 - £269	Average duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£30 - £30	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £54

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Penzance to London 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 Penzance to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Penzance to London start from £54. The average price for this train route is around £98. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Penzance to London?
The average train journey time from Penzance to London is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 253 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 4m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Penzance to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Penzance to London?
The earliest train from Penzance to London departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 21:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

02/12

£94

03/12

£93

Today

£93

05/12

£93

06/12

£82

07/12

£93

08/12

£87

09/12

£87

The cheapest trip from Penzance to London was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £82

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

You can expect to pay from £82 to £255 for a train ticket from Penzance to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £82, which is on 2025-12-06.