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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Penzance
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
8 h 56 m
Average duration
8 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
387 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Penzance will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chester for Penzance 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 387 km distance in an average of 8 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 56 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 Chester to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 387 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£76 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 39m Average total duration Fastest 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 53m Average total duration 16h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chester to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Penzance trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 06:16 Chester | 8h56 | 15:12 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Penzance
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Trains from Chester to Penzance run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 16:32. The fastest train covers the 387 km distance in 8h 46m.
Distance 387 km |
Average train duration 8h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 8h 46m |
First train 04:15 |
Last train 16:32 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Chester to Penzance trainsGreat Western Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Chester and Penzance from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Transport for Wales
FAQs: Chester to Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester 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 Chester and Penzance
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
WifiParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- 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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