The average train between Penzance and Vannes takes 13h 53m and the fastest train takes 11h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance to Vannes. 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 4 hours between Penzance and Vannes. 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 Vannes at 1:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Vannes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.
Penzance to Vannes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Vannes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Vannes station.
Book your Penzance to Vannes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and Vannes is 340.7 km. The road distance is 1,429 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Vannes 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 11h 43m.