Birkenhead to Penzance Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Penzance takes 9h 6m 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.

9h 6m
Duration: 382 mi
Distance: £185
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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8h 35m

£151–267

Birkenhead to Penzance train times

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 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:12 PM → 8:10 PM
7h 58m • 2 changes
1:12 PM → 9:32 PM
8h 20m • 2 changes
2:12 PM → 10:16 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
3:12 PM → 11:15 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:43 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
10:33 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 8:34 PM
9h 1m • 2 changes
12:33 PM → 8:45 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:08 AM → 2:12 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 3:03 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:08 AM → 2:12 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 3:03 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:08 AM → 2:12 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 3:03 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:08 AM → 2:12 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 3:03 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:08 AM → 2:12 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 3:03 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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