The average train between Blackpool and Penzance takes 10h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackpool 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.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Penzance station via Birmingham New Street station and Plymouth station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
Blackpool to Penzance train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
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The distance between Blackpool and Penzance is 445 km. The road distance is 611 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Penzance via Preston, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 10h 31m.