The average train between Croydon and Penzance takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Croydon 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 Croydon and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Penzance at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Penzance station via Penzance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Croydon to Penzance train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
Croydon to Penzance train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Croydon to Penzance train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Croydon and Penzance is 407.4 km. The road distance is 512 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Penzance every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–260 and the journey takes 8h 10m.