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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Penzance
Cheapest price
£160
Average price
£226
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 25 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
415 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Penzance will cost around £226 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £160.
Of the 3 trains that leave Leicester for Penzance every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 415 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 32 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 and coach for Leicester to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 415 km
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7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester 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 |
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| 04:47 Leicester | 7h20 | 12:07 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:50 Leicester | 7h22 | 15:12 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Penzance
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Trains from Leicester to Penzance run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 415 km distance in 7h 14m.
Distance 415 km |
Average train duration 6h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 14m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Leicester to Penzance trainsGreat Western Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Leicester and Penzance from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester to Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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 Leicester and Penzance
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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 Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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Car 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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