Penzance to Bournemouth Trains

Penzance to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Bournemouth takes 7h 38m 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 38m
Duration: 342 mi
Distance: £174
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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6h 51m

£144–252

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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 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 Friday, October 16, 2026

5:03 AM → 12:14 PM
7h 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, October 17, 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, October 18, 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, October 19, 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, October 20, 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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