Folkestone to Penzance Trains

Folkestone to Penzance trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Penzance takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. 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.

8h 41m
Duration: 375 mi
Distance: £194
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Totnes

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7h 56m

£158–295

Folkestone to Penzance train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Folkestone and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:58 AM → 5:10 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:10 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 9:20 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 10:24 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:27 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 5:10 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:27 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 5:10 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:27 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 5:10 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:56 AM → 3:09 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 5:08 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 7:40 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:54 AM → 4:34 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
10:56 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 7:32 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 8:45 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:27 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 5:10 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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