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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Penzance
Cheapest price
£125
Average price
£208
Fastest journey
10 h 35 m
Average duration
11 h 26 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
667 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Penzance will cost around £208 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £125.
Of the 4 trains that leave Edinburgh for Penzance every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 667 km distance in an average of 11 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 h 7 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 Edinburgh to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 667 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£180 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest | £130 Average Price |
10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 54m Average total duration 19h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Penzance trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:24 Edinburgh | 13h04 | 20:28 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:30 Edinburgh | 10h39 | 18:09 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:56 Edinburgh | 10h13 | 18:09 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:30 Edinburgh | 11h12 | 19:42 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Penzance
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Trains from Edinburgh to Penzance run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £33 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 667 km distance in 10h 13m.
Distance 667 km |
Average train duration 10h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 13m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country from Edinburgh to Penzance trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh and Penzance from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Penzance
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost 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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