The average train between Folkestone and Penzance takes 8h and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Penzance at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Penzance station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Folkestone to Penzance train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Penzance train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Folkestone to Penzance train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Folkestone and Penzance is 485 km. The road distance is 603 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Penzance via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 17m.