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Compare train for Peterborough to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £389 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £389, while a train costs an average of £389.
Distance: 457 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£389 Average Price Cheapest | £88 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration Fastest 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £389 compared to roughly £88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-300.72. The journey takes 7h 9m versus 6h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Penzance from Peterborough by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Peterborough to Penzance is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:547h48Peterborough17:42Penzance£3891One-way1 change
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9:547h48Peterborough17:42Penzance£3891One-way1 change
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9:547h48Peterborough17:42Penzance£3891One-way1 change
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- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Penzance as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
- Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Penzance by train.
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