The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Penzance
Cheapest price
£124
Average price
£124
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Penzance will cost around £124 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £124.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swansea for Penzance 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 201 km distance in an average of 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 50 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 Swansea to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 201 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£114 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 44m Average total duration Fastest 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swansea to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Penzance trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:22 Swansea | 6h50 | 16:12 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Penzance
Trains from Swansea to Penzance run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 18:15. The fastest train covers the 201 km distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 7h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 20m |
First train 05:40 |
Last train 18:15 |
Train companies: first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Swansea to Penzance trainsfirst_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Penzance from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swansea to Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Penzance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- 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: 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: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside 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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