Margate to Penzance Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Penzance takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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.

8h 33m
Duration: 396 mi
Distance: £212
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Totnes

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8h 29m

£169–314

Margate to Penzance train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Margate and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Penzance at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:49 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
15h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 5:10 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:37 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 5:10 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:37 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 5:10 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:37 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 5:10 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:37 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 5:10 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:46 AM → 1:35 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 3:09 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 5:08 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Margate 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.

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

You can take a train from Margate to Penzance via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 8h 29m.

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