The average train between Penzance and Bournemouth takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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 5 times a week between Penzance and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 9:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 6h 46m. 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 Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
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 South Western Railway.
The distance between Penzance and Bournemouth is 267.6 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central in around 6h 20m.