The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Penzance
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Penzance will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cheltenham for Penzance 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 312 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 20 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 Cheltenham to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 312 km
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5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cheltenham to Penzance train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:52 Cheltenham | 5h20 | 13:12 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:52 Cheltenham | 5h20 | 15:12 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Penzance
Distance 312 km |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 26m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 20:59 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country from Cheltenham to Penzance trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Cheltenham and Penzance from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cheltenham to Penzance train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Penzance
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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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