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The average train between Cambridge and Penzance takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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.

7h 13m
Duration
361 mi
Distance
£184
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance
10h 13m
£149–277

Cambridge to Penzance train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cambridge and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Penzance at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 43m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Penzance.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 360.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Penzance via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 13m.

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