The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Penryn
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Penryn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Penryn will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bristol 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 227 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 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 Bristol to Penryn
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Penryn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 227 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£62 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol to Penryn train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Penryn trains for today, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:12 Bristol | 3h51 | 20:03 Penryn | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 17 December | |||||
![]() | 04:55 Bristol | 4h33 | 09:28 Penryn | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:45 Bristol | 4h13 | 12:58 Penryn | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Penryn
Trains from Bristol to Penryn run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 227 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 227 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bristol to Penryn trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Penryn from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol to Penryn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Penryn 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 Penryn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Penryn
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
- Car Park: No
- 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. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: South Road bus stop opposite station towards Bristol. Bus stop on Redland Grove towards Severn Beach
- 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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