The average train between Bristol and Penzance takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 4 times a day between Bristol and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Penzance at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol station and arriving at Penzance station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 7m.
Bristol to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Bristol to Penzance train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bristol and Penzance is 254.6 km. The road distance is 330 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance twice daily. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route twice daily.