Cambridge to Penzance Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Penzance takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. There is a train service every few hours 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 51m
Duration: 361 mi
Distance: £191
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Totnes

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7h 50m

£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 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

11:42 AM → 6:42 PM
7h • 3 changes
12:42 PM → 8:10 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 9:20 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
3:12 PM → 10:24 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:42 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:42 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:09 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:51 AM → 2:30 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 4:34 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 6:33 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
12:42 PM → 7:32 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:42 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:42 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:42 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 28m • 3 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.

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, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 7h 50m.

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