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Gatwick to Penzance trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick and Penzance takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. 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.

6h 54m
Duration
319 mi
Distance
£156
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Gatwick to Penzance train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Gatwick and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 51m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 55m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 33m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 4m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 4m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 53m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 40m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 18m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 10m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 4m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 4m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gatwick 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.

Map of how to get from Gatwick to Penzance.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 318.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Penzance via Reading in around 9h 34m.

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