The average train between Taunton and Penryn takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Taunton to Penryn. 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 Taunton and Penryn. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Taunton is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Penryn at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Taunton station and arriving at Penryn station via Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Taunton to Penryn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to Penryn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Truro station.
Book your Taunton to Penryn train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Taunton and Penryn is 169.7 km. The road distance is 231 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to Truro every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.