The average train between Margate and Penzance takes 7h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 hours between Margate and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Margate to Penzance train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Penzance train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Margate to Penzance train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Margate and Penzance is 506.7 km. The road distance is 637 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Penzance via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 50m.