Chester to Penzance Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Penzance takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Penzance. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 6m
Duration: 368 mi
Distance: £181
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
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8h 24m

£147–251

Chester to Penzance train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:32 PM → 11:12 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
5:57 PM → 7:29 AM
Arrives next day
13h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:27 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 3:03 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:27 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 3:03 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:27 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 3:03 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:27 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 3:03 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:27 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 3:03 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:58 AM → 1:08 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
6:27 AM → 2:11 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 3:09 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Penzance? 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.