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The average train between Penzance and Brest takes 14h 47m and the fastest train takes 12h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance to Brest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 47m
Duration
1,552 km
Distance
€514
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain train Tgv
12h 59m
€417–715

Penzance to Brest train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Penzance and Brest. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Brest at 1:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 14h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui16h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 27m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 40m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 12m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui23h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui12h 46m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 26m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 14m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui15h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 34m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 19m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 40m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui12h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 34m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 19m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 40m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui12h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 34m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 19m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 40m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui12h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 34m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 19m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 40m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui12h 21m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance to Brest? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,551.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 47m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Penzance to Brest via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 12h 59m.

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