The cheapest and fastest trains from Basingstoke to Penzance
Cheapest price
£218
Average price
£222
Fastest journey
5 h 34 m
Average duration
5 h 46 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
338 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basingstoke to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basingstoke to Penzance will cost around £222 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £218.
To travel from Basingstoke to Penzance you need to make at least one change.
8:006h38Basingstoke14:38Penzance£2181One-way1 change
9:085h55Basingstoke15:03Penzance£2181One-way1 change
10:086h04Basingstoke16:12Penzance£2181One-way1 change
11:085h51Basingstoke16:59Penzance£2181One-way1 change
13:086h17Basingstoke19:25Penzance£2181One-way1 change
12:085h34Basingstoke17:42Penzance£2461One-way1 change
17:225h38Basingstoke23:00Penzance£2381One-way2 changes
11:085h51Basingstoke16:59Penzance£2181One-way1 change
17:075h53Basingstoke23:00Penzance£2181One-way1 change
9:085h55Basingstoke15:03Penzance£2181One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Basingstoke to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, and a coach costs an average of £42.
Distance: 338 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 45m Average total duration 12h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Basingstoke to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Basingstoke to Penzance trains for tomorrow, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 Basingstoke | 6h38 | 14:38 Penzance | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:08 Basingstoke | 5h55 | 15:03 Penzance | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Basingstoke to Penzance by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
25 May
26 May
27 May
28 May
29 May
30 May
31 May
Why should you book Basingstoke to Penzance trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Basingstoke to Penzance.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Basingstoke to Penzance.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Basingstoke to Penzance.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Basingstoke to Penzance.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Basingstoke to Penzance
Trains from Basingstoke to Penzance run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 17:15. The fastest train covers the 338 km distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 338 km |
Average train duration 5h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 0m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 17:15 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Basingstoke to Penzance trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Basingstoke and Penzance from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
South Western Railway
Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Basingstoke to Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basingstoke to Penzance by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Penzance, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basingstoke and Penzance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 21:30
- Car Park: Premium
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts from the main entrance. The rear entrance has level access to Platforms 4 and 5 (and to other platforms via lifts) but is only open Monday-Friday 0600 until 1000 and from 1500 until 2345 (closed at weekends) - outside these times a stepped subway must be used. The alternative step-free route from the rear to the main entrance via the street is approximately 380m and includes missing dropped kerbs and sections of route without a pavement. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platforms 2/3 and Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Alencon Link
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 20:10 Saturday 06:15 - 18:10 Sunday 08:45 - 17:30
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platforms. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Shoreline bed and breakfast by the sea
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Bus Station adjacent to the station
Most popular train connections from Basingstoke
More options for your journey from Basingstoke to Penzance
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
