The Night Riviera Sleeper departs from London Paddington at 11.45pm (11.50pm on Sundays) and arrives into Penzance at 7.54am the next morning. And you can board from 10.30pm so you don't have to hang around the station at night for too long.

The GWR Night Riviera Sleeper train, which runs from London Paddington to the tip of Cornwall, typically arrives in Penzance at 7:50 AM on weekday mornings (Monday through Friday). On Sunday nights, the schedule is slightly adjusted, with the train usually arriving at 7:54 AM on Monday morning. In 2026, the service remains a favorite for both business travelers and tourists, departing London at 11:45 PM. One of the best perks of this 2026 service is that even though the train arrives early, passengers in sleeper cabins are generally allowed to stay in their berths until around 8:30 AM if they wish to have a bit more sleep or enjoy a final cup of coffee before heading into town. It is always wise to check for local "engineering works" closures in the Paddington area, as these can occasionally push the arrival time back by 15-20 minutes, but the 7:50 AM arrival remains the standard timetable benchmark.