Motherwell to Penzance Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Motherwell and Penzance takes 12h 54m and the fastest train takes 9h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Motherwell 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.

12h 54m
Duration: 576 mi
Distance: £263
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Motherwell to Wigan North Westerntrain
Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain

11h 38m

£212–353

Motherwell to Penzance train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Motherwell and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Penzance at 3:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 12h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:55 PM → 1:07 PM
Arrives next day
20h 11m • 3 changes
8:21 PM → 3:03 PM
Arrives next day
18h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:48 AM → 4:12 PM
10h 23m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 4:59 PM
10h 14m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 6:12 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:10 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:48 AM → 4:12 PM
10h 23m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 4:59 PM
10h 14m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 6:12 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:10 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:48 AM → 4:15 PM
10h 26m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 5:08 PM
10h 23m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 5:42 PM
9h 49m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 7:09 PM
10h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:52 AM → 8:34 PM
10h 41m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 8:45 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 10:07 PM
10h 15m • 3 changes
12:52 PM → 11:12 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:48 AM → 4:12 PM
10h 23m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 4:59 PM
10h 14m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 6:12 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:10 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:48 AM → 4:12 PM
10h 23m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 4:59 PM
10h 14m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 6:12 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:10 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Motherwell 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.