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Trip Overview

The average train between Brest and Penzance takes 15h 34m and the fastest train takes 12h 42m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

15h 34m
Duration
964 mi
Distance
£431
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train
16h 23m
£344–605

Brest to Penzance train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Brest and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Penzance at 3:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 15h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 45m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 24m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 42m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 5m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 18m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 55m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 50m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 10m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 5m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 40m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)19h 44m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 42m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 5m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 18m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 42m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 5m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 18m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 42m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 5m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 18m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 45m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brest 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.

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  • Distance: 964.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 34m

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, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 16h 23m.

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