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Bristol to Penzance by train
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First train05:24
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Last train19:50
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey3hr 47m
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Distance261 kilometres
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Trains per day19
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Avg. journey time4hr 15m
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Train operators
Travelling from Bristol to Penzance by train
Fast trains from Bristol to Penzance take around 3 hours and 47 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 261 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Bristol and Penzance.
1. Are there direct trains from Bristol to Penzance?
Direct trains from Bristol to Penzance have been found.
We usually find around 16 direct trains on the route from Bristol to Penzance every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 27 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Bristol to Penzance?
The Bristol to Penzance train travel time is normally about 3 hours and 47 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Bristol to Penzance train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Penzance is usually scheduled to depart Bristol around 05:24 and the last train is around 18:45. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Bristol around 05:24, and the last at 19:50.

What's the Bristol to Penzance train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Bristol to Penzance are $26.11.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $30 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $42. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Bristol to Penzance train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Bristol to Penzance by train.
Which train companies operate between Bristol and Penzance?
More than one train company operates on the route from Bristol to Penzance, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- CrossCountry
- First Great Western
- GWR
- Great Western Railway
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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