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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Penzance
Cheapest price
£609
Average price
£613
Fastest journey
14 h 55 m
Average duration
19 h 20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
823 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Penzance will cost around £613 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £609.
To travel from Inverness to Penzance you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Inverness to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, and a train costs an average of £197.
Distance: 823 km
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Live departures
Inverness to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Penzance trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:54 Inverness | 15h59 | 20:53 Penzance | 1 change | |
| 05:36 Inverness | 15h17 | 20:53 Penzance | 2 changes | |
| 06:44 Inverness | 14h55 | 21:39 Penzance | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Penzance
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Trains from Inverness to Penzance run on average 3 times per day, taking around 14h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £197 but you can travel from only £64 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 823 km distance in 18h 19m.
Distance 823 km |
Average train duration 14h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £197 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 18h 19m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, ScotRail from Inverness to Penzance trainsCrossCountry, ScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Penzance from £64. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness 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 Inverness and Penzance
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost 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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