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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Penzance to St Erth
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
7 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penzance to St Erth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penzance to St Erth will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 31 trains that leave Penzance for St Erth on Mon, Jun 22, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 7 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.
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5:40 AM0h07Penzance5:47 AMSt Erth$131One-way0 transfers- 6:28 AM0h07Penzance6:35 AMSt Erth$131One-way0 transfers
- 6:58 AM0h08Penzance7:06 AMSt Erth$131One-way0 transfers
- 7:10 AM0h07Penzance7:17 AMSt Erth$131One-way0 transfers
- 7:45 AM0h07Penzance7:52 AMSt Erth$131One-way0 transfers
- 5:40 AM0h07Penzance5:47 AMSt Erth$131One-way0 transfers
- 6:28 AM0h07Penzance6:35 AMSt Erth$131One-way0 transfers
- 7:10 AM0h07Penzance7:17 AMSt Erth$131One-way0 transfers
- 7:45 AM0h07Penzance7:52 AMSt Erth$131One-way0 transfers
- 8:15 AM0h07Penzance8:22 AMSt Erth$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Penzance to St Erth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penzance to St Erth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
37m Average total duration Fastest 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Penzance to St Erth:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penzance to St Erth costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to St Erth take longer:
Bus takes on average 21m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (7m by train vs 20m by car). Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penzance to St Erth
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Trains from Penzance to St Erth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 5 miles (9 km) distance in 7m.
Distance 5 miles (9 km) |
Average train duration 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 12:22 AM |
Last train 11:31 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Penzance to St Erth trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Penzance and St Erth from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Trains from Penzance to St Erth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penzance to St Erth 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 St Erth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Penzance to St Erth
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- 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
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
- Opening hours: Sunday Closed Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 07:15 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” There is step free access from the station car parks to the platforms. There is no step free access between platforms 1 and 2. There is a stepped footbridge connecting these platforms. For arrivals from Penzance there is level access from the platform and to the St Ives branch platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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
- Toilets Location: Ticket office
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Approach to ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station
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