The average train between Leicester and Penzance takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. There is at least one train per day from Leicester 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 once daily between Leicester and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 10:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Penzance at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Penzance station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Leicester to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Leicester to Penzance train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Leicester and Penzance is 414.6 km. The road distance is 537 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Penzance via Birmingham New Street in around 7h 27m.