The average train between Penzance and Penarth takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to Penarth. 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 hourly between Penzance and Penarth. 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 Penarth at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Penarth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Penzance to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Penzance to Penarth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Penzance and Penarth is 221.7 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Penarth via Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 57m.