The average train between Margate and Penzance takes 8h 41m 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.
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 9:49 PM which arrives into Penzance at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 23m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Margate to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Penzance station via London St Pancras Intl station and Totnes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Margate to Penzance train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
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The distance between Margate and Penzance is 506.7 km. The road distance is 567 km.
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.