The average train between Penzance and Hastings takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to Hastings. 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 Hastings. 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 Hastings at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Hastings station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Penzance to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Penzance to Hastings train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Penzance and Hastings is 439.8 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Hastings via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 7h 33m.