The cheapest and fastest trains from Paignton to Penzance
Cheapest price
£112
Average price
£112
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton to Penzance will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £112.
To travel from Paignton to Penzance you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Paignton to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, and a coach costs an average of £17.
Distance: 144 km
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paignton to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Paignton to Penzance trains for tomorrow, Thursday 15 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 00:01 Paignton | 7h49 | 07:50 Penzance | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paignton to Penzance
Trains from Paignton to Penzance run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 21:08. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 21:08 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Paignton to Penzance trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Paignton and Penzance from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paignton to Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton 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 Paignton and Penzance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. 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 public telephones: The public phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- 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 Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station
- 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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