The average train between Hereford and Penzance takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 hourly between Hereford and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Penzance at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hereford 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Penzance station via Newport (S Wales) station, Bristol Temple Meads station and Plymouth station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Hereford to Penzance train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
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The distance between Hereford and Penzance is 292 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Penzance via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, and Plymouth in around 6h 44m.