Bedford to Penzance Trains

Bedford to Penzance trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Penzance takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford 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.

7h 58m
Duration: 357 mi
Distance: £189
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Totnes

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Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain
Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain

8h 6m

£151–271

Bedford to Penzance train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Penzance at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:33 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
7:33 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:32 AM → 1:35 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 3:09 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:32 AM → 4:34 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
12:32 PM → 7:32 PM
7h • 3 changes
1:32 PM → 8:45 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:33 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
7:33 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:33 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
7:33 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:33 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
7:33 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:33 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
7:33 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
Show more

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