The average train between Gatwick and Penzance takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Penzance station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Gatwick to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Gatwick to Penzance train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gatwick and Penzance is 395 km. The road distance is 513 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Penzance via Reading in around 9h 34m.