The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to Penzance
Cheapest price
£403
Average price
£403
Fastest journey
7 h 31 m
Average duration
8 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Penzance will cost around £403 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £403.
To travel from Doncaster to Penzance you need to make at least one change.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Doncaster to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £94.
Distance: 484 km
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7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 26m Average total duration 15h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Doncaster to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Penzance trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:59 Doncaster | 8h50 | 20:49 Penzance | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:00 Doncaster | 7h31 | 21:31 Penzance | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Penzance
Trains from Doncaster to Penzance run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £75 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 484 km distance in 7h 34m.
Distance 484 km |
Average train duration 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £75 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 34m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country from Doncaster to Penzance trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Doncaster and Penzance from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Doncaster to Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster and Penzance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Phones are low level but not text
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: .
- 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 adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- 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 Platform 3 opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30 Platform 4 North Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 01:30 Platform 4 South Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
- 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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