The average train between Brighton and Penzance takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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 hourly between Brighton and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Penzance at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 42m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Penzance station via Farringdon station and Totnes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Brighton to Penzance train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
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The distance between Brighton and Penzance is 390 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Penzance via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 8h 16m.