The average train between Penzance and Bangor takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance to Bangor. 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 3 hours between Penzance and Bangor. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Bangor at 12:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Penzance to Bangor? 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 Penzance to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Bangor station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Penzance to Bangor train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Bangor train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Book your Penzance to Bangor train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and Bangor is 359 km. The road distance is 688 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Bangor (Gwynedd) via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 9h 48m.