The cheapest and fastest trains from Penzance to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£191
Fastest journey
7 h 47 m
Average duration
7 h 58 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
437 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penzance to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penzance to Nottingham will cost around £191 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
Of the 3 trains that leave Penzance for Nottingham 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 437 km distance in an average of 7 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 14 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 Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penzance to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £241.
Distance: 437 km
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£243 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 8m Average total duration Fastest 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penzance to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Penzance to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 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 | 7h47 | 11:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:15 Penzance | 7h54 | 15:09 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:10 Penzance | 8h14 | 16:24 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penzance to Nottingham
Trains from Penzance to Nottingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £241 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 437 km distance in 8h 14m.
Distance 437 km |
Average train duration 6h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £241 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 14m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Penzance to Nottingham trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Penzance and Nottingham from £32. 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 Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penzance to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Penzance and Nottingham
- 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 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- 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 the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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