The average train between Cardiff and Penryn takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Penryn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Penryn. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Penryn at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Penryn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Penryn station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Cardiff to Penryn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Penryn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Truro station.
Book your Cardiff to Penryn train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cardiff and Penryn is 198.8 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Penryn via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Truro in around 5h 47m.