Penzance to Bournemouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Bournemouth takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 36m
Duration: 342 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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6h 51m

£142–249

Penzance to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Penzance and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

10:20 AM → 5:21 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 7:14 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 9:16 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 11:15 PM
7h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:14 AM
6h 11m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:14 AM
6h 11m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:12 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 4:13 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:10 AM → 3:25 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 4:25 PM
7h 16m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 5:25 PM
7h 13m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 7:27 PM
7h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:14 AM
6h 11m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:14 AM
6h 11m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance to Bournemouth? 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.