The average train between Birkenhead and Penzance takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Birkenhead 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 2 hours between Birkenhead and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Penzance station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Birkenhead to Penzance train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Penzance train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Birkenhead to Penzance train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Birkenhead and Penzance is 403.3 km. The road distance is 615 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Penzance via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth in around 8h 36m.