The average train between Ely and Penzance takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Ely and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Penzance at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Penzance station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Ely to Penzance train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Penzance train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Ely to Penzance train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ely and Penzance is 476.4 km. The road distance is 604 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Penzance via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 32m.