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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Swansea takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to Swansea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 46m
Duration
290 mi
Distance
£151
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Penzance to Swansea train times

Trains run hourly between Penzance and Swansea. 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 Swansea at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 12m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 18m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance to Swansea? 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.

Map of how to get from Penzance to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Penzance to Swansea via Plymouth and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 55m.

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