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Blackburn to Penzance trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackburn and Penzance takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackburn 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.

10h 4m
Duration
409 mi
Distance
£195
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
  3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
9h 55m
£164–272

Blackburn to Penzance train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Blackburn and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Penzance at 6:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h 52m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)16h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 26m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 22m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 38m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 31m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryCross Country8h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)9h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)9h 9m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryCross Country8h 20m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 26m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 22m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 26m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 22m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 409.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Penzance via Preston, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 9h 55m.

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