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Major gallery above Porthmeor Beach with modern and contemporary art, sea views and changing exhibitions by British and international artists.
Trains from Penzance to Hayle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 10m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 0:18 |
Last train 23:27 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Penzance to Hayle.
The table below shows live departures for Penzance to Hayle trains for today, Friday 30 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:15 Penzance | 0h12 | 11:27 Hayle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:50 Penzance | 0h11 | 14:01 Hayle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major gallery above Porthmeor Beach with modern and contemporary art, sea views and changing exhibitions by British and international artists.
Volunteer-run museum on Hayle's history, from copper and iron works to harbour life, with archives, photos and local artefacts.
Artist Barbara Hepworth's former studio and sculpture garden in nearby St Ives, showing major works in an intimate setting.
Long sandy beach backed by dunes, popular for walking, birdlife and wide Atlantic views. A classic Hayle spot at low tide and sunset.
Dune-backed nature reserve with trails, estuary views and access to quiet stretches of sand. Good for walkers and wildlife watching.
A broad area of dunes and beaches above St Ives Bay, valued for coastal walks, open views and a more local feel than busier resorts.
A Cornish pastry filled traditionally with beef, potato, swede and onion. It is Cornwall’s signature handheld meal and strongly tied to local mining history.
A saffron-enriched bread from Cornwall, lightly sweet and often served sliced with butter. It reflects the county’s long use of imported saffron.
A rich fruit bun made with spices, currants and citrus peel. It is a traditional Cornish tea-time bake, especially popular toasted with butter.
Well-known traditional bakery stop for Cornish pasties, buns and cakes. A practical choice for tasting classic local bakes in Hayle.
Popular waterside seafood restaurant known for fresh fish, shellfish and harbour views in a relaxed coastal setting.
Friendly beachside café and restaurant near Gwithian, known for hearty breakfasts, lunches and sea-view dining after a walk or surf.
Moderate for Cornwall. Accommodation rises in peak season, while casual dining and local buses are fairly manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is good and not already added. Taxis are often rounded up. Cafés do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Most Penzance to Hayle trains use the Penzance to Hayle station pair. Use this guide to compare Penzance and Hayle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Penzance has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Penzance.
Wi-Fi is available at Penzance.
Ticket office support is available at Penzance.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Penzance: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Penzance: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penzance: 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.
Nearby hotels include Shoreline bed and breakfast by the sea.
Hayle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hayle.
Wi-Fi is available at Hayle.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hayle: Parking.
Available at Hayle: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hayle: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step Free category B2 station - This station has a degree of step free access to both platforms via an underpass to the south 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 may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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