The average train between Penzance and Liverpool takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to Liverpool. 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 Penzance and Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Penzance to Liverpool? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Liverpool station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Penzance to Liverpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Liverpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Penzance to Liverpool train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Penzance and Liverpool is 406.2 km. The road distance is 615 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Liverpool Lime Street via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 23m.