The cheapest and fastest trains from Braintree to Penzance
Cheapest price
£266
Average price
£269
Fastest journey
6 h 49 m
Average duration
7 h 4 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
469 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Braintree to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Braintree to Penzance will cost around £269 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £266.
To travel from Braintree to Penzance you need to make at least 2 changes.










Live departures
Braintree to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Braintree to Penzance trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 25 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:14 Braintree | 6h49 | 15:03 Penzance | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:02 Braintree | 8h08 | 17:10 Penzance | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:00 Braintree | 6h59 | 16:59 Penzance | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:00 Braintree | 7h25 | 19:25 Penzance | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:00 Braintree | 7h10 | 20:10 Penzance | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Braintree to Penzance
Trains from Braintree to Penzance run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £279 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 15:59. The fastest train covers the 469 km distance in 6h 49m.
Distance 469 km |
Average train duration 6h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £279 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 49m |
First train 05:38 |
Last train 15:59 |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia from Braintree to Penzance trainsGreat Western Railway, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Braintree and Penzance from £279. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Braintree to Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Braintree 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 Braintree and Penzance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 15:00 Saturday 05:45 - 13:05 Sunday 07:45 - 15:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilet available in the waiting room and accessed with a radar key. The toilets are only open during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, forecourt and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop at bus stop in the turning circle
- 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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