The cheapest and fastest trains from Bodmin to Penzance
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bodmin to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bodmin to Penzance will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 21 trains that leave Bodmin for Penzance every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G006709:221h16Bodmin Parkway (BOD)10:38Penzance station (PNZ)£81One-way0 changes
W2986716:261h16Bodmin Parkway (BOD)17:42Penzance station (PNZ)£81One-way0 changes
Y416288:561h16Bodmin Parkway (BOD)10:12Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
C0499910:241h17Bodmin Parkway (BOD)11:41Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
C4221714:591h19Bodmin Parkway (BOD)16:18Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
C4242512:211h14Bodmin Parkway (BOD)13:35Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
C424178:211h14Bodmin Parkway (BOD)9:35Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
C4221313:551h14Bodmin Parkway (BOD)15:09Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
C4222517:551h14Bodmin Parkway (BOD)19:09Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
C4222316:591h15Bodmin Parkway (BOD)18:14Penzance station (PNZ)£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bodmin to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bodmin to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 70 km
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1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bodmin to Penzance
Trains from Bodmin to Penzance run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 5:03 |
Last train 23:19 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Bodmin to Penzance trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Bodmin and Penzance from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bodmin to Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bodmin 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 Bodmin and Penzance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:00 Sunday 10:35 - 19:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access available to Penzance bound platform, however access to the Plymouth bound platform is only via a footbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station. Passenger Assist - Refer to station message
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops in Station car park
- 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
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