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Peterborough to Penzance trains

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The average train between Peterborough and Penzance takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough to Penzance. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 50m
Duration
381 mi
Distance
£187
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Peterborough to Penzance train times

Trains run hourly between Peterborough and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Penzance at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 33m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 13m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 12m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 57m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 54m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 43m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 57m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 54m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 43m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 57m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 54m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 43m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 57m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 54m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 43m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 54m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 19m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 10m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 22m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 47m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 44m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 43m • 3 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Peterborough to Penzance? 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.

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  • Distance: 381.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Peterborough, England and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Peterborough to Penzance via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 7h 46m.

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