GWR
London Paddington – Reading – Plymouth – Penzance
Statistics
489 km route distance
Average travel speed of 63 km/h
Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
(in gCO2e per passenger)
this night train: 20
bus: 22 (1.1 times as much)
car (1 person): 192 (9 times as much)
plane: 389 (19 times as much)
Sleeper (Penzance)
- London Paddington
23:45 - Reading
00:48 - Plymouth
05:10 - Penzance
07:54
London to Penzance
Trip duration 8:09
Sleeper (London)
- Penzance
21:45 - Plymouth
23:54 - London Paddington
05:08
Penzance to London
Trip duration 7:23
Night train London – Penzance
Take the night train on your next trip to London or Penzance!
Have you ever travelled by night train to London or Penzance? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 489 km long train journey emits approximately 19 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.
When travelling with the Sleeper (Penzance) + Sleeper (London) train, you can choose between the following categories:
- Normal seats: The cheapest option
- Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)
Travel by night train in the UK – timetable information
Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.
Sleeper (Penzance) London Paddington – Penzance
Night train Sleeper (Penzance) departs from London Paddington at 23:45, and arrives at Penzance at 07:54. It has intermediate stops in Reading and Plymouth. The total trip duration is 8:09 hours. The train leaves London every Friday and Sunday.
Sleeper (London) Penzance – London Paddington
The return trip, night train Sleeper (London), departs from Penzance at 21:45, and arrives at London Paddington at 05:08. It has an intermediate stop in Plymouth. The total trip duration is 7:23 hours. The train leaves Penzance every Friday and Sunday.
Buy tickets for the night train from London to Penzance
This night train line is operated by First Greater Western Ltd. and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.
Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.