How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Penzance?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Penzance start from £49. The average price for this train route is around £71. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Penzance?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Penzance is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 226 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 13m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Penzance route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Penzance?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Penzance departs at 09:30. And the latest train departs at 15:12.

Train Birmingham to Penzance from £47

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Penzance on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:12	Birmingham New Street	5h 30m	17:42	Penzance	Cheapest
	Train	12:12	Birmingham New Street	5h 30m	17:42	Penzance	Fastest

Next departures from Birmingham to Penzance on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:12	Birmingham New Street	5h 30m	17:42	Penzance	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:12	Birmingham New Street	5h 30m	17:42	Penzance	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Penzance on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:12	Birmingham New Street	5h 30m	17:42	Penzance	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:12	Birmingham New Street	5h 30m	17:42	Penzance	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 08:01 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Penzance

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Penzance. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 20mAverage duration

227 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£16 - £99	Average duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£49 - £538	Average duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£27 - £27	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £49

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Penzance by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Penzance?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Penzance start from £49. The average price for this train route is around £71. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Penzance?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Penzance is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 226 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 13m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Penzance route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Penzance?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Penzance departs at 09:30. And the latest train departs at 15:12.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£67

11/12

£67

Today

£48

13/12

£60

14/12

£47

15/12

£226

16/12

£68

17/12

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Penzance was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £47

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Penzance as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £47 to £516 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Penzance based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £47, which is on 2025-12-14.