Penzance to Brest Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Brest takes 14h 45m and the fastest train takes 12h 29m. 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 45m
Duration: 1,552 km
Distance: €534
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv

13h 43m

€437–745

Penzance to Brest train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Penzance and Brest. The earliest departure is at 5:03 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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

9:45 PM → 1:26 PM
Arrives next day
14h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:03 AM → 6:39 PM
12h 36m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 8:39 PM
13h 34m • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 9:29 PM
13h 19m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 10:55 PM
13h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:03 AM → 6:39 PM
12h 36m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 8:36 PM
13h 31m • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 9:31 PM
13h 21m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 10:16 PM
13h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:39 PM
13h 27m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 10:55 PM
13h 40m • 4 changes
2:20 PM → 10:32 AM
Arrives next day
19h 12m • 4 changes
5:45 PM → 6:30 PM
Arrives next day
23h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:10 AM → 9:39 PM
12h 29m • 4 changes
10:12 AM → 12:38 AM
Arrives next day
13h 26m • 4 changes
2:18 PM → 10:20 AM
Arrives next day
19h 2m • 4 changes
9:15 PM → 2:48 PM
Arrives next day
16h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:03 AM → 6:39 PM
12h 36m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 8:39 PM
13h 34m • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 9:29 PM
13h 19m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 10:55 PM
13h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:03 AM → 6:39 PM
12h 36m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 8:39 PM
13h 34m • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 9:29 PM
13h 19m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 10:55 PM
13h 40m • 4 changes
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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.

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 13h 43m.

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