The average train between Penryn and Birmingham takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Penryn to Birmingham. 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 hourly between Penryn and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penryn is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Truro and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Penryn to Birmingham? 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 Penryn to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Penryn station and arriving at Birmingham station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Penryn to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
Penryn to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Penryn to Birmingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Penryn and Birmingham is 340.1 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Penryn to Birmingham New Street via Truro and Plymouth in around 6h 5m.