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The average train between Penryn and Cambridge takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Penryn to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 18m
Duration
343 mi
Distance
£176
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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7h 4m
£142–263

Penryn to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Penryn and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penryn is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Truro and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 45m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 42m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 42m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 16m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 16m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 16m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 16m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 16m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penryn to Cambridge? 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 Penryn to Cambridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 343.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Penryn, Cornwall, England and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Penryn to Cambridge via Truro, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 7h 4m.

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