The cheapest and fastest trains from Penzance to Newport
Cheapest price
£109
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
6 h 2 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penzance to Newport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penzance to Newport will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £109.
Of the 1 trains that leave Penzance for Newport 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 242 km distance in an average of 6 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 2 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 Penzance to Newport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penzance to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £156.
Distance: 242 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£178 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penzance to Newport train times
The table below shows live departures for Penzance to Newport trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:03 Penzance | 6h02 | 10:05 Newport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penzance to Newport
Trains from Penzance to Newport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £156 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 19:13. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £156 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 19:13 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Penzance to Newport trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Penzance and Newport from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Penzance to Newport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penzance to Newport 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 Newport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Penzance and Newport
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- 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 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
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