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The cheapest and fastest trains from Penzance to Bournemouth
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£127
Average price
£139
Fastest journey
6 h 46 m
Average duration
7 h 31 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
268 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penzance to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penzance to Bournemouth will cost around £139 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Penzance for Bournemouth 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 268 km distance in an average of 7 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 27 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.
07:508h27
Penzance16:17Bournemouth
£1271One-way
0 changes
04:407h21
Penzance12:01Bournemouth
£1451One-way
0 changes
07:156h46
Penzance14:01Bournemouth
£1451One-way
0 changes
07:156h46
Penzance14:01Bournemouth
£1451One-way
0 changes
04:407h21
Penzance12:01Bournemouth
£1451One-way
0 changes
07:508h27
Penzance16:17Bournemouth
£1271One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Penzance to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penzance to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £127.
Distance: 268 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£133 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penzance to Bournemouth train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 19:42
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:40 Penzance | 7h21 | 12:01 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:15 Penzance | 6h46 | 14:01 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:50 Penzance | 8h27 | 16:17 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penzance to Bournemouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Penzance to Bournemouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £127 but you can travel from only £51 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 £51
Distance 268 km |
Average train duration 5h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £127 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 14m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 22:10 |
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 £51
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Penzance to Bournemouth trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Penzance and Bournemouth from £51. 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
6h 14m
Cheapest Price
£127
Great Western Rail frequency
5 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
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 9m
Cheapest Price
£237
first_great_western frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Penzance to Bournemouth train
FAQs: Travel by train from Penzance to Bournemouth 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 Penzance to Bournemouth.
Booking trains from Penzance to Bournemouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Penzance to Bournemouth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from Penzance to Bournemouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £127, while the average price tends to be around £133.
The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Bournemouth is by coach, costing approximately £51.
The train station in Penzance that goes to Bournemouth is Penzance station (PNZ), and it arrives at Bournemouth station (BMH).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Penzance to Bournemouth.
Yes, you can take the train from Penzance to Bournemouth.
The train distance from Penzance to Bournemouth is 268 km.
The train journey from Penzance to Bournemouth covers a distance of 268 km and takes approximately 6h 14m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Penzance to Bournemouth leaves at 4:12.
The last train from Penzance to Bournemouth departs at 22:10.
Trains from Penzance to Bournemouth run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Penzance to Bournemouth.
There is no night train service from Penzance to Bournemouth.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Penzance and Bournemouth
Penzance
Bournemouth
The major train station for departures in Penzance is Penzance. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Penzance for your trip from Penzance to Bournemouth.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 20:10 Saturday 06:15 - 18:10 Sunday 08:45 - 17:30
Parking
- Car Park: Winter Prices
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
- Shoreline bed and breakfast by the sea
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Penzance
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Bus Station adjacent to the station
The major train station for arrivals in Bournemouth is Bournemouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bournemouth for your journey to Bournemouth from Penzance.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Premium
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Bournemouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
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