The average train between Luton and Penzance takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Luton 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 Luton and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Penzance at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Penzance station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Luton to Penzance train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Penzance train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Luton to Penzance train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Luton and Penzance is 408.2 km. The road distance is 543 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Penzance via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 10h 2m.