The cheapest and fastest trains from Penzance to Norwich
Cheapest price
£229
Average price
£231
Fastest journey
8 h 13 m
Average duration
8 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
550 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penzance to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penzance to Norwich will cost around £231 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £229.
Of the 2 trains that leave Penzance for Norwich every day 2 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 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 19 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.
15:158h13Penzance23:28Norwich£2291One-way0 changes
10:208h19Penzance18:39Norwich£2321One-way0 changes
15:158h13Penzance23:28Norwich£2291One-way0 changes
10:208h19Penzance18:39Norwich£2321One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Penzance to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penzance to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £107.
Distance: 550 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£184 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 51m Average total duration Fastest 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 31m Average total duration 13h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare prices and tickets Penzance to Norwich by train or coach
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Why should you book Penzance to Norwich trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Penzance to Norwich.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Penzance to Norwich.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Penzance to Norwich.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Penzance to Norwich
Trains from Penzance to Norwich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £107 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 550 km distance in 8h 6m.
Distance 550 km |
Average train duration 7h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £107 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 8h 6m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Penzance to Norwich trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Penzance and Norwich from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Penzance to Norwich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penzance to Norwich 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 Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Penzance and Norwich
- 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 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- 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
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
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