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Compare 2 ways to travel from Penzance to Plymouth
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Penzance to Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
The cheapest train tickets from Penzance to Plymouth start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £16. 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 Plymouth?
The average train journey time from Penzance to Plymouth is 1h 56m, covering a distance of 64 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 44m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Penzance to Plymouth route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Penzance to Plymouth?
The earliest train from Penzance to Plymouth departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 20:43.
Which is the best train operator from Penzance to Plymouth?
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 Penzance to Plymouth?
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 Penzance to Plymouth?
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 Penzance to Plymouth?
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 Penzance to Plymouth was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £7To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Penzance to Plymouth as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £7 to £40 for a train ticket from Penzance to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2025-12-10.
