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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Penzance
Cheapest price
£353
Average price
£353
Fastest journey
15 h 54 m
Average duration
15 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
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 £353 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £353.
Of the 1 trains that leave Inverness 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 823 km distance in an average of 15 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 h 54 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.
8:4215h54Inverness0:36Penzance£3531One-way0 changes
- 8:4215h54Inverness0:36Penzance£3531One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train 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 £92. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £92, and a train costs an average of £353.
Distance: 823 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£353 Average Price | £121 Average Price Cheapest |
14h 42m Average total duration Fastest 14h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 55m Average total duration 25h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverness to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Penzance trains for today, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 20:26 Inverness | 21h16 | 17:42 Penzance | 1 change | |
| Monday 22 June | |||||
| 8:42 Inverness | 15h54 | 0:36 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Penzance
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Inverness to Penzance run on average 2 times per day, taking around 14h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £353 but you can travel from only £92 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 823 km distance in 15h 54m.
Distance 823 km |
Average train duration 14h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £353 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 15h 54m |
First train 5:03 |
Last train 21:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper from Inverness to Penzance trainsCrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Inverness and Penzance from £92. 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
WifiParkingDining
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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