Trains To Penzance

Save money when you travel to Penzance by train

Railcards offer value for money if you travel by train, saving you at least 1/3 on
most rail fares. With a bit of planning, buying tickets in advance can save you
a pretty pound, and if the travel bug has you travelling a lot then a Railcard
might be worth your while!

The Railcards available include:

Children

• Under 5 - Travel free, accompanied by a fare-paying passenger.

• 5-15 - Are eligible for a 50% discount on most tickets, though proof of age will
  need to be carried where appropriate.

• 16-17 Saver - Like a Railcard but with bigger discounts for anyone aged 16 or 17.

Adults

• 16-25 Railcard*

• 26-30 Railcard*

• Disabled Persons Railcard*

• Family & Friends Railcard

• Senior Railcard*

• Two Together Railcard

• Veterans Railcard*

Visit the Railcard Website and buy a Railcard and start saving straight away.

You may also want to check out our Regional Railcards to see if there are discounts for travelling to and from where you are.

*Time restrictions may apply, check Railcard conditions for details

What to do in Penzance

Penzance in West Cornwall is steeped in history with all the modern facilities to cater to the needs of today’s visitors and locals alike. Explore the town’s heritage with its historic sites, or stroll along one of the many beaches and cliffs for the scenery, which also inspired Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance.

Penzance is home to a number of galleries and museums ranging from Penlee House Gallery and Museum, a former manor house displaying exhibits of the town’s local history dating back to the Stone Age, to more modern galleries featuring regular displays of work from local to international artists.

Chapel Street is one of the oldest streets in Penzance, which is now home to a quirky mix of historic houses, one of which was home of Maria Branwell (mother of the Bronte sisters), pubs and independent shops. 

Penzance’s mild climate means a beautiful display of greenery throughout the year. Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens combines nature and art, with displays of sculptures and installations that fit in beautifully with the dramatic landscape of the town.

You won’t find yourself short with places to eat, dine or drink in Penzance. There are a diverse number of cuisines to suit all palettes and dietary requirements as well as traditional pubs housed in historic buildings serving traditional British fare.