The average train between Penzance and Crewe takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to Crewe. 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 Penzance and Crewe. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Crewe at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Crewe station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Penzance to Crewe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Crewe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Penzance to Crewe train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and Crewe is 394.2 km. The road distance is 558 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Crewe via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 22m.