The average train between Penzance and Bournemouth takes 7h 35m 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.
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 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Penzance to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Penzance to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Penzance and Bournemouth is 267.6 km. The road distance is 551 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Bournemouth via Reading in around 6h 55m.