The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Penzance
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
8 h 31 m
Average duration
8 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
560 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Penzance will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
Of the 1 trains that leave Darlington 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 560 km distance in an average of 8 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 31 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, coach and flight for Darlington to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £95. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £95, and a train costs an average of £187.
Distance: 560 km
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£187 Average Price | £95 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 11m Average total duration Fastest 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 35m Average total duration 16h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Darlington to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Penzance trains for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:11 Darlington | 8h48 | 16:59 Penzance | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:11 Darlington | 8h59 | 18:10 Penzance | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:10 Darlington | 9h15 | 19:25 Penzance | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:11 Darlington | 8h59 | 20:10 Penzance | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Penzance
Trains from Darlington to Penzance run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £187 but you can travel from only £95 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 560 km distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 560 km |
Average train duration 8h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £187 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 9h 15m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Darlington to Penzance trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Darlington and Penzance from £95. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Darlington to Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington 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 Darlington and Penzance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
- Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended
- 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 the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: stations front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
- 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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