The average train between London and Penzance takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Penzance. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Penzance station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
London to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.
London to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your London to Penzance train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between London and Penzance is 410.2 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a train from London Waterloo to Penzance via Exeter St Davids in around 7h 8m.