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Brighton to Penzance trains

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Trip Overview

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.

8h 6m
Duration
358 mi
Distance
£187
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Brighton to Penzance train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 14m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 12m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 3m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 14m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 12m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 3m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 14m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 12m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 3m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 14m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 12m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 3m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 7m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 41m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 26m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 6m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 5m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 4m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 14m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 12m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 3m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Penzance.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 358 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Penzance via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 8h 16m.

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