Trains tickets from Penzance to Plymouth

TodayAug 1
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from $9
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Penzance
    Departure location: Penzance
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Penzance
    Departure location: Penzance
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Penzance
    Departure location: Penzance
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Penzance
    Departure location: Penzance
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Penzance
    Departure location: Penzance
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Penzance to Plymouth.

Average Price$10 - $15Average Duration3h
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$9 - $56Average Duration1h 56m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Penzance to Plymouth

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
3hAverage Duration
$10Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Penzance to Plymouth: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$22
Average train trip duration1h 56m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure7:10am
Distance64 miles (103 km)
Latest train departure9:00pm

Penzance to Plymouth Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/30
$19
07/31
$8
Today
$8
08/02
$8
08/03
$10
08/04
$8
08/05
No data
08/06
$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Penzance to Plymouth was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of $8

To 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 $8 to $52 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 $8 which is on 2025-08-06.

Usually RDG_GWR will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Penzance to Plymouth is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Plymouth, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Penzance and Plymouth, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Penzance to Plymouth, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Plymouth to Penzance

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