The average train between Penzance and Dover takes 7h 28m 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.
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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Dover. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Dover station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
Penzance to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Penzance to Dover train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Penzance and Dover is 495.8 km. The road distance is 615 km.
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 9m.