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Night train London – Penzance
(GWR Sleeper (Penzance) + Sleeper (London) “Night Riviera”)

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    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)

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    Sleeper (Penzance)


    • 23:45

    • 00:49

    • 05:10

    • 07:50

    London to Penzance

    Trip duration 8:05

    Sleeper (London)


    • 21:45

    • 23:54

    • 03:55

    • 05:08

    Penzance to London

    Departs 30 minutes earlier on Sundays

    Trip duration 7:23

    Train information

    Seats
    Sleeper

    First Greater Western Ltd.
    https://www.gwr.com

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    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 – timetable information

    Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

    Sleeper (Penzance) –

    Night train Sleeper (Penzance) departs from at 23:45, and arrives at at 07:50. It has intermediate stops in and . The total trip duration is 8:05 hours. The train leaves London every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

    Sleeper (London) –

    The return trip, night train Sleeper (London), departs from at 21:45, and arrives at at 05:08. It has intermediate stops in and . The total trip duration is 7:23 hours. The train leaves Penzance every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, but note the following information: Departs 30 minutes earlier on Sundays.

    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.