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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to Penzance
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taunton to Penzance is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taunton to Penzance will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 1 trains that leave Taunton for Penzance 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 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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 train and coach for Taunton to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Penzance 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 train which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 199 km
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Live departures
Taunton to Penzance train times
The table below shows live departures for Taunton to Penzance trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 06:11 Taunton | 3h27 | 09:38 Penzance | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Taunton to Penzance
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Trains from Taunton to Penzance run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:37, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 02:37 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Taunton to Penzance trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Taunton and Penzance 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: Taunton to Penzance train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taunton to Penzance 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Taunton and Penzance
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Parking
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WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between the following times: Mon - Sat 09:00 - 19:00 and Sun 10:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 all platforms via subway and the lifts
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Please request staff assistance. No public phones are accessible.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Adjacent to the taxi rank by the archway exit from Platform 2
WifiParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
LoungeLost 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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