Cambridge to Penryn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Penryn takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Penryn. 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 13m
Duration: 343 mi
Distance: £180
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Totnes

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Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
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7h 50m

£142–264

Cambridge to Penryn train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cambridge and Penryn. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Penryn at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:42 AM → 1:28 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:42 AM → 1:28 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:42 AM → 1:28 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 2:58 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 4:58 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:51 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 4:13 PM
6h 31m • 4 changes
11:42 AM → 6:11 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
12:42 PM → 7:13 PM
6h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:42 AM → 1:28 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:42 AM → 1:28 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:42 AM → 1:28 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to Penryn? 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.

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Penryn, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Penryn via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Totnes, and Truro in around 7h 50m.

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