The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Penryn
Cheapest price
£144
Average price
£145
Fastest journey
7 h 18 m
Average duration
7 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Penryn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Penryn will cost around £145 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £144.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bournemouth for Penryn every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 236 km distance in an average of 7 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 33 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Penryn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Penryn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £69. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, and a train costs an average of £144.
Distance: 236 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£145 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Penryn train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:30 Bournemouth | 6h28 | 12:58 Penryn | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:30 Bournemouth | 6h28 | 13:58 Penryn | 3 changes | |
![]() | 08:40 Bournemouth | 6h18 | 14:58 Penryn | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:45 Bournemouth | 6h13 | 15:58 Penryn | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:45 Bournemouth | 6h18 | 17:03 Penryn | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Penryn
Distance 236 km |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £144 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 18m |
First train 06:30 |
Last train 21:39 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Penryn trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Penryn from £69. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Penryn
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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 both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 12:30 Saturday 07:50 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Christchurch Road (A35) Bus Stop by Bell Inn To Christchurch: Christchurch Road (A35) lay by outside Station
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform from the car park
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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