Norwich to Penzance train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Penzance

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£72

Average price

£72

Fastest journey

8 h 25 m

Average duration

8 h 25 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

550 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Norwich to Penzance will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Norwich 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 550 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .

The slowest trains will take 8 h 25 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.

Great Western Rail
10:008h25
Norwich
18:25Penzance
£721One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Norwich to Penzance

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Norwich 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 8h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £72.

Distance: 550 km

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Coach

£179

Average Price

£60

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Cheapest

9h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

8h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 39m

Average total duration

12h 9m

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30m

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Norwich to Penzance train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 23:07
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western10:00 Norwich
8h25
18:25 Penzance0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Norwich to Penzance

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Trains from Norwich to Penzance run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £41 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £41
Distance
550 km
Average train duration
8h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
£72
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
8h 10m
First train
05:00
Last train
21:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £41

Train companies: Great Western Rail from Norwich to Penzance trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Norwich and Penzance from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 42m
Cheapest Price
£72
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Norwich to Penzance train

FAQs: Travel by train from Norwich to Penzance easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Norwich to Penzance.
FAQs
To get from Norwich to Penzance, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train distance from Norwich to Penzance is 550 km.
Booking trains from Norwich to Penzance in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Norwich to Penzance covers a distance of 550 km and takes approximately 8h 10m. Trains run 4 per day.
The first train from Norwich to Penzance leaves at 5:00.
The cost of a train ticket from Norwich to Penzance can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £72, while the average price tends to be around £179.
The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Penzance is by coach, costing approximately £41.
The train station in Norwich that goes to Penzance is Norwich station (NRW), and it arrives at Penzance station (PNZ).
The last train from Norwich to Penzance departs at 21:00.
Trains from Norwich to Penzance run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Norwich to Penzance.
There is no night train service from Norwich to Penzance.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Norwich to Penzance.
Yes, you can take the train from Norwich to Penzance.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Norwich and Penzance

Norwich
Penzance
The major train station for departures in Norwich is Norwich. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Norwich for your trip from Norwich to Penzance.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On forecourt and within station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Norwich
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt

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