The average train between Canterbury and Penzance takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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 3 hours between Canterbury and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International 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 Canterbury to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Penzance station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Canterbury to Penzance train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Penzance train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Canterbury to Penzance train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Canterbury and Penzance is 483.4 km. The road distance is 604 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Penzance via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 16m.