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Outbound fromPerth to Penzance by train
It takes an average of 15h 38m to travel from Perth to Penzance by train, over a distance of around 442 miles (711 km). There are normally 12 trains per day travelling from Perth to Penzance and tickets for this journey start from £141.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:26 | |
| Departure station | Perth | |
| Arrival station | Penzance | |
| Journey time | From 12h 3m | |
| Distance | 442 miles (711 km) | |
| Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £141.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Perth to Penzance in 12 hours 3 minutes
If you want to travel from Perth to Penzance by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Perth to Penzance by train to take around 15 hours 38 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 12 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 12 trains per day running on this route, which spans 442 miles (711 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Penzance. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Perth to Penzance start from £141.30 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Perth to Penzance
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Perth to Penzance is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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