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The average train between Nice and Penzance takes 18h 5m and the fastest train takes 15h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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.

18h 5m
Duration
1,191 mi
Distance
£502
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train
18h 21m
£396–695

Nice to Penzance train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Nice and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 4:56 PM which arrives into Penzance at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 18h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 13m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 29m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 58m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)23h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 13m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 29m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 58m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)23h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 13m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 29m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 58m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)23h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 13m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 29m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 58m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)23h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 14m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 29m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 45m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 14m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 21m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)26h 34m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)25h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 7m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 12m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 58m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 1,190.9 mi
  • Duration: 18h 5m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Penzance via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 18h 21m.

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