The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Porthleven
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
4 h 32 m
Average duration
4 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
397 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Porthleven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Porthleven will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
Of the 1 trains that leave London for Porthleven every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 397 km distance in an average of 4 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 32 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train for London to Porthleven
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Porthleven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 397 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£93 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Porthleven train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Porthleven trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V37512 | On time 09:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h07 | 14:43 Camborne station (CBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
V37512 | On time 09:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h30 | 15:06 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
V37512 · P31319 | On time 09:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h45 | 15:21 Hayle station (HYL) | 1 change | |
V37511 · P31323 | On time 10:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h37 | 16:13 Camborne station (CBN) | 1 change | |
V37511 · P31323 | On time 10:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h45 | 16:21 Hayle station (HYL) | 1 change | |
V37511 · P31323 | On time 10:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h58 | 16:34 Penzance station (PNZ) | 1 change | |
V37510 | On time 11:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h29 | 17:05 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
V37510 · L16961 | On time 11:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h45 | 17:21 Hayle station (HYL) | 1 change | |
V37510 | On time 11:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h09 | 16:45 Camborne station (CBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
V42149 · L16962 | On time 12:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h57 | 18:33 Penzance station (PNZ) | 1 change | |
V42149 · L16962 | On time 12:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h44 | 18:20 Hayle station (HYL) | 1 change | |
V42149 · L16962 | On time 12:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h36 | 18:12 Camborne station (CBN) | 1 change | |
V37508 | On time 13:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h29 | 19:05 Penzance station (PNZ) | 0 changesdirect | |
V37508 · L16964 | On time 13:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h46 | 19:22 Hayle station (HYL) | 1 change | |
V37508 | On time 13:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h09 | 18:45 Camborne station (CBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Porthleven
Trains from London to Porthleven run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 397 km distance in 4h 32m.
Distance 397 km |
Average train duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from London to Porthleven trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between London and Porthleven from £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: London to Porthleven train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Porthleven 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 Porthleven, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Porthleven
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
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