The average train between Penzance and Cambridge takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Penzance and Cambridge. 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 Cambridge at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Penzance to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Penzance to Cambridge train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and Cambridge is 457 km. The road distance is 581 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Cambridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 29m.