Chelmsford to Penzance Trains

Chelmsford to Penzance trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Penzance takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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 35m
Duration: 337 mi
Distance: £177
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Totnes

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Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain
Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain

7h 41m

£138–262

Chelmsford to Penzance train times

Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Penzance at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:55 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
13h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:05 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
9:55 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:05 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
9:55 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:55 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 39m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 3:09 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:25 AM → 2:30 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 4:34 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
11:59 AM → 6:33 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
12:59 PM → 7:32 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:05 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
9:55 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:05 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
9:55 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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