The average train between Dover and Penzance takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Penzance at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Penzance? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Penzance station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Dover to Penzance train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Penzance train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Dover to Penzance train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dover and Penzance is 495.8 km. The road distance is 615 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Penzance via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 30m.