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Hale (Manchester) to Penzance by train

First train

08:53

Last train

19:53

Departure station

Hale (Manchester)

Arrival station

Penzance

Journey time

From 7h 43m

Distance

263 miles (423 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to travel from Hale (Manchester) to Penzance by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Hale (Manchester) to Penzance? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Hale (Manchester) and Penzance, which usually take 9 hours 9 minutes to complete the 263 miles (423 km) journey. It can take as little as 7 hours 43 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Penzance by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Hale (Manchester) to Penzance if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Penzance? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Hale (Manchester) to Penzance? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Hale (Manchester) and Penzance by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Hale (Manchester) to Penzance is 7 hours and 43 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Hale (Manchester) to Penzance?

No, there are no direct train services from Hale (Manchester) to Penzance. Travelling from Hale (Manchester) to Penzance by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Hale (Manchester) to Penzance leave?

The first train from Hale (Manchester) to Penzance leaves at 08:53. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Hale (Manchester) to Penzance leave?

The last train from Hale (Manchester) to Penzance leaves at 19:53. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Hale (Manchester) and Penzance by train?

Trains travelling from Hale (Manchester) to Penzance cover a distance of around 263 miles (423 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Penzance to Hale (Manchester).

Cheap train tickets from Hale (Manchester) to Penzance

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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