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Penryn to Croydon Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Penryn to Croydon. Traveling by train from Penryn to Croydon usually takes 7 hours and 47 minutes, but the fastest Great Western Railway + Connections train can make the trip in 7 hours and 23 minutes.
| Distance | 234 mi (377 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 23m |
| Lowest price | $151.91 |
| Most frequent service | Great Western Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Penryn to Croydon?
Great Western Railway + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Penryn to Croydon. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Railway + Connections | 2 | 7h 47m | $151.91 |
Great Western Railway + Connections train tickets from Penryn to Croydon start from $152, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Great Western Railway + Connections schedules to Croydon. Great Western Railway + Connections in Penryn leaves from Penryn (Cornwall) . And in Croydon trains arrive at East Croydon .
From Penryn to Croydon train travel on Great Western Railway + Connections takes 7 hours and 47 minutes. If you are looking to get to Croydon faster, Great Western Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 23 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Croydon on a weekend there is typically one Great Western Railway + Connections scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Penryn.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Penryn to Croydon
The distance between Penryn and Croydon is approximately 234 miles, or 377 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 47 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 23 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Penryn to Croydon on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Penryn at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 1:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Penryn twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Croydon to Penryn.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Penryn?
Main departure station: Penryn (Cornwall) Station
There is one train station in Penryn.
All train stations in Penryn:
Penryn (Cornwall) Station
Where is the train station in Croydon?
Main arrival station: East Croydon
Croydon has one train station.
All train stations in Croydon:
East Croydon
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