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Brest to Penzance trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Brest and Penzance takes 16h 40m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Brest 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.

16h 40m
Duration
965 mi
Distance
£442
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Brest to Penzance train times

Trains run once a week between Brest and Penzance. The service departs Brest at 4:15 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Penzance at 07:55:00. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 16h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 40m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 964.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 40m

What companies run services between Brest, France and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Brest to Penzance via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Reading in around 18h 4m.

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