The average train between Cambridge and Penzance takes 7h 15m 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.
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 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Penzance station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Cambridge to Penzance train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Penzance train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Cambridge to Penzance train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cambridge and Penzance is 457 km. The road distance is 581 km.
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 14m.