The cheapest and fastest trains from Torquay to Penzance
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Torquay to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Torquay to Penzance will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 1 trains that leave Torquay 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 149 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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 Torquay to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 149 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Torquay to Penzance train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:50 Torquay | 2h50 | 10:40 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Torquay to Penzance
Distance 149 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Torquay to Penzance trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Torquay and Penzance from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Torquay to Penzance train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Torquay and Penzance
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, located adjacent to the station.
- On the Rocks
- The Elephant Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- The Grand Hotel
- The Imperial Torquay
- Hampton by Hilton Torquay
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms are accessible via lifts and ramps.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Taxi: Taxi rank 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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