Barnstaple to Penzance Trains

Barnstaple to Penzance trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Penzance takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple 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.

4h 56m
Duration: 169 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 51m

£73–153

Barnstaple to Penzance train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:22 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Penzance? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.