The average train between Braintree and Penzance takes 9h and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Braintree 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 3 hours between Braintree and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 42m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Braintree 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 Braintree to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Penzance station via Stratford (London) station and Totnes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Braintree to Penzance train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
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The distance between Braintree and Penzance is 468.8 km. The road distance is 535 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Penzance via Stratford, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 8h 6m.