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Chester to Penzance trains

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The average train between Chester and Penzance takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

8h 15m
Duration
368 mi
Distance
£181
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
  3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
8h 25m
£147–266

Chester to Penzance train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 48m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 31m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 48m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 31m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 48m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 31m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 48m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 31m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 10m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 44m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Penzance.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 367.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Penzance via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 8h 25m.

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