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Paignton to Penzance trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Penzance takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton 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.

3h 32m
Duration
118 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Paignton to Penzance train times

Trains run hourly between Paignton and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Penzance at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 53m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 38m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 53m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 38m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 53m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 38m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 52m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 28m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 15m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 38m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 59m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 53m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 38m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paignton 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.

Map of how to get from Paignton to Penzance.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Paignton, England and Penzance, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to Penzance hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.

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