The average train between Bournemouth and Penzance takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Penzance. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Bournemouth and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Weymouth and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Penzance station via Weymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Bournemouth to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Bournemouth to Penzance train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and Penzance is 267.6 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Penzance via Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 30m.