The average train between Nantes and Penzance takes 13h 7m and the fastest train takes 10h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes 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 4 hours between Nantes and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Penzance at 3:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 13h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Nantes 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 Nantes to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Penzance station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
Nantes to Penzance train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Penzance train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Nantes to Penzance train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nantes and Penzance is 435.4 km. The road distance is 1,332 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Penzance via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 14h 57m.