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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Dover takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance to Dover. 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 29m
Duration
382 mi
Distance
£198
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
7h 11m
£170–300

Penzance to Dover train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Penzance and Dover. 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 Dover at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern10h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance to Dover? 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.

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  • Distance: 382.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Penzance to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 11m.

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