There are 3 ways to get from Penzance to Porth by train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 34m£113–203Drive 222.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penzance to Porthcar 222.1 mi
4h 7m£55–80Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 51m£109–209
Penzance to Porth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Porth is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Penzance to Porth is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Porth. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Porth via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Penzance and Porth is 261 miles. The road distance is 223.4 miles.
The best way to get from Penzance to Porth without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Penzance to Porth, including transfers.
Penzance to Porth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Porth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Porth is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Penzance to Porth.
Book your Penzance to Porth train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Penzance, England and Porth, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £100–200 and the journey takes 5h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £100–200
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1759+ hotels available in Porth.






