The cheapest and fastest trains from Newbury to Penzance
Cheapest price
£209
Average price
£217
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
5 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
329 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newbury to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newbury to Penzance will cost around £217 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £209.
Of the 5 trains that leave Newbury 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 329 km distance in an average of 5 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 18 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 Newbury to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newbury to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 329 km
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£67 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newbury to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Newbury to Penzance trains for today, Saturday 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:46 Newbury | 4h56 | 19:42 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 14 December | |||||
![]() | 08:38 Newbury | 4h54 | 13:32 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newbury to Penzance
Trains from Newbury to Penzance run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £41 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 329 km distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 329 km |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Newbury to Penzance trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Newbury and Penzance from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newbury to Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newbury 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 Newbury and Penzance
- Opening hours: Saturday 06:15 - 19:45 Sunday 08:30 - 17:30 Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:20 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Mio Fiore
- 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 all platforms via liftsand an overbridge to the West of the main station buildings. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- 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 Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station by Platform 2
- 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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