The average train between Banbury and Penzance takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Banbury to Penzance. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Banbury and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Penzance station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Banbury to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Banbury to Penzance train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Banbury and Penzance is 364 km. The road distance is 510 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Penzance via Reading in around 8h 51m.