The average train between Penzance and Penarth takes 6h 50m 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 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Penzance to Penarth? 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 Penarth. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Plymouth station and Bristol Temple Meads station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
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.
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The distance between Penzance and Penarth is 221.7 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Penarth via Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 2m.