The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Penryn
Cheapest price
£140
Average price
£140
Fastest journey
6 h 34 m
Average duration
6 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Penryn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Penryn will cost around £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £140.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cardiff for Penryn every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 6 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 34 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.


Live departures
Cardiff to Penryn train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:07 Cardiff | 5h21 | 10:28 Penryn | 4 changes | |
![]() | 06:28 Cardiff | 5h00 | 11:28 Penryn | 3 changes | |
![]() | 06:57 Cardiff | 5h31 | 12:28 Penryn | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:27 Cardiff | 5h31 | 12:58 Penryn | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:49 Cardiff | 5h09 | 12:58 Penryn | 4 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Penryn
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £208 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 06:30 |
Last train 18:03 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Cardiff to Penryn trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Penryn from £208. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff to Penryn train

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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Penryn
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
- 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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