The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth to Penryn
Cheapest price
£256
Average price
£261
Fastest journey
6 h 52 m
Average duration
7 h 11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Penryn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Penryn will cost around £261 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £256.
To travel from Portsmouth to Penryn you need to make at least 3 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Portsmouth to Penryn
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Penryn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £184.
Distance: 292 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£184 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 9m Average total duration Fastest 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Portsmouth to Penryn train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Penryn trains for tomorrow, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:05 Portsmouth | 7h23 | 13:28 Penryn | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:24 Portsmouth | 7h04 | 14:28 Penryn | 3 changes | |
![]() | 08:27 Portsmouth | 7h31 | 15:58 Penryn | 3 changes | |
![]() | 09:27 Portsmouth | 7h06 | 16:33 Penryn | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:27 Portsmouth | 7h36 | 18:03 Penryn | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Penryn
Trains from Portsmouth to Penryn run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £184 but you can travel from only £47 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 16:37. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 7h 39m.
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 7h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £184 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 39m |
First train 06:05 |
Last train 16:37 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Portsmouth to Penryn trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Portsmouth and Penryn from £47. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Portsmouth to Penryn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to Penryn 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 Penryn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Penryn
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 all platforms. 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; 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: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform from the car park
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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