The average train between Gillingham and Penzance takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 hourly between Gillingham and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Penzance station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Gillingham to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Gillingham to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Gillingham to Penzance train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gillingham and Penzance is 251.9 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Penzance via Exeter St Davids in around 5h 11m.