Penzance to Aberdeen by train

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Overview: trains from Penzance to Aberdeen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Penzance to Aberdeen, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:05 View journey
Last train 22:10 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 12hr 7m View journey
Distance (km) 813
Trains / day 14 View all
Cheapest journey £183.03 View journey
Avg journey time 14hr 30m
Train operators 12

Discover Penzance to Aberdeen by train

Planning a train adventure from Penzance to Aberdeen? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost between Penzance to Aberdeen

Getting from Penzance to Aberdeen by rail typically costs £183.03, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel between Penzance and Aberdeen

If you are taking the train from Penzance to Aberdeen, you will have 14 trains each day (with a departure every 17 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:05. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:10. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:30, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:29.

Average train travel time and distance from Penzance to Aberdeen

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 12 hours and 7 minutes, spanning 813 kilometres in total.

Booking horizon for travel between Penzance and Aberdeen

Tickets for travel between Penzance and Aberdeen can be booked 4 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Further insights on trains from Penzance to Aberdeen

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Aberdeen city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Penzance to Aberdeen

Want to know more about your journey from Penzance to Aberdeen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Penzance to Aberdeen is 813 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.