The average train between Norwich and Penzance takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich 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 2 hours between Norwich and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Penzance at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 42m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Norwich 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 Norwich to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Penzance station via Stratford (London) station and Totnes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Norwich to Penzance train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
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The distance between Norwich and Penzance is 550.1 km. The road distance is 631 km.
You can take a train from Norwich to Penzance via Stratford, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 8h 52m.