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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ)
Cheapest price
$130
Average price
$131
Fastest journey
5 h 2 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ) will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $130.
Of the 14 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Penzance station (PNZ) on Sun, May 31, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 407 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 2 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 5 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W347938:44 AM5h21London Paddington (PAD)2:05 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1301One-way0 transfers- C0016710:03 AM5h03London Paddington (PAD)3:06 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1301One-way0 transfers
- C012228:04 AM5h26London Paddington (PAD)1:30 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1301One-way0 transfers
- C008534:03 PM5h02London Paddington (PAD)9:05 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1301One-way0 transfers
- W348162:03 PM5h02London Paddington (PAD)7:05 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1301One-way0 transfers
- C008534:03 PM5h02London Paddington (PAD)9:05 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1301One-way0 transfers
- W348162:03 PM5h02London Paddington (PAD)7:05 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1301One-way0 transfers
- C0122112:03 PM5h02London Paddington (PAD)5:05 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1301One-way0 transfers
- C0016710:03 AM5h03London Paddington (PAD)3:06 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1301One-way0 transfers
- W348335:03 PM5h04London Paddington (PAD)10:07 PMPenzance station (PNZ)$1301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$129 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ):
A bus is $83 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ) costing on average $129 (€104).
A bus is $176 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ) costing on average $221 (€178).
Other travel options to Penzance station (PNZ) take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
Tickets start at around $129 (€104) compared to roughly $121 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.32 (€-5.89). The journey takes 5h 28m versus 5h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ) trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42213 | On time 10:02 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 5h07 | 3:09 PM Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42217 | On time 11:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 5h15 | 4:18 PM Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42219 | On time 12:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 5h05 | 5:08 PM Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42223 | On time 1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 5h11 | 6:14 PM Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42225 | On time 2:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 5h06 | 7:09 PM Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42229 | On time 3:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 5h07 | 8:10 PM Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42231 · Y41606 | On time 4:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 5h29 | 9:32 PM Penzance station (PNZ) | 1 transfer | |
| C42235 | On time 5:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 5h13 | 10:16 PM Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42237 | On time 6:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 5h12 | 11:15 PM Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
| C01222 | 8:04 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 5h26 | 1:30 PM Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34793 | 8:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 5h21 | 2:05 PM Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34677+ G01136 | 9:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 5h44 | 2:44 PM Penzance station (PNZ) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ)
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Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $106 (€85) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average train duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $106 (€85) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 7:00 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) from London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ) trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Penzance station (PNZ) from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Penzance station (PNZ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from London Paddington (PAD) to Penzance station (PNZ)
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Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 20:10 Saturday 06:15 - 18:10 Sunday 08:45 - 17:30
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platforms. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Shoreline bed and breakfast by the sea
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Bus Station adjacent to the station
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