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Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall) by train

First train

05:08

Last train

21:09

Departure station

Harlow Town

Arrival station

Penryn (Cornwall)

Journey time

From 6h 13m

Distance

252 miles (406 km)

Frequency

13 trains per day

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia

Taking the train from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall) in 6 hours 13 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall)? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 8 hours 22 minutes to travel the 252 miles (406 km) from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall) by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 13 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 13 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or Greater Anglia, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall) in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Penryn (Cornwall) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

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

How long does the train from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall) take?

The average journey time by train between Harlow Town and Penryn (Cornwall) is 8 hours and 22 minutes, with around 13 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Harlow Town and Penryn (Cornwall) by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall) is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall)?

No, there are no direct train services from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall). Travelling from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall) by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall) leave?

The first train from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall) leaves at 05:08. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall) leave?

The last train from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall) leaves at 21:09. 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 Harlow Town and Penryn (Cornwall) by train?

Trains travelling from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall) cover a distance of around 252 miles (406 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Harlow Town to Penryn (Cornwall)

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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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