The average train between Swansea and Penzance takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Swansea and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Swansea 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.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Penzance station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Swansea to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Swansea to Penzance train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swansea and Penzance is 201 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Penzance via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth in around 7h 5m.