The average train between Inverness and Penzance takes 21h 49m and the fastest train takes 20h 57m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Inverness 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 6 times a week between Inverness and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:53 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Penzance at 5:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Penzance station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.
Inverness to Penzance train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Penzance train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Penzance station.
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The distance between Inverness and Penzance is 822.9 km. The road distance is 1,320 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Penzance via Edinburgh Waverley in around 15h 2m.