The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Penzance
Cheapest price
£250
Average price
£262
Fastest journey
7 h 17 m
Average duration
7 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
396 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Penzance will cost around £262 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £250.
Of the 2 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Penzance 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 396 km distance in an average of 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 52 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, coach and flight for Stoke-on-Trent to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £159.
Distance: 396 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£210 Average Price | £157 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 10m Average total duration 14h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Penzance trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:15 Stoke-on-Trent | 7h52 | 12:07 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:25 Stoke-on-Trent | 7h17 | 16:42 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Penzance
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Penzance run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £159 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 17:04. The fastest train covers the 396 km distance in 7h 17m.
Distance 396 km |
Average train duration 6h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £159 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 17m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 17:04 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country from Stoke-on-Trent to Penzance trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent and Penzance from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Penzance 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 Penzance, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and Penzance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- 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
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