The average train between Maidenhead and Penzance takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Maidenhead 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 2 hours between Maidenhead and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Penzance at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Penzance station via Penzance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Maidenhead to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Maidenhead to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Maidenhead to Penzance train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Maidenhead and Penzance is 372.6 km. The road distance is 448 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Penzance every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–230 and the journey takes 7h 6m.