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Swansea to Penzance trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Penzance takes 7h 9m 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.

7h 9m
Duration
290 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Plymouth

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
  3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
7h 6m
£118–209

Swansea to Penzance train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swansea and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:54 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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 40m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 40m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 40m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Swansea to Penzance.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Penzance via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth in around 7h 6m.

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