The average train between Penzance and Hemel Hempstead takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to Hemel Hempstead. 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 Hemel Hempstead. 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 Hemel Hempstead at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Hemel Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Hemel Hempstead station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Penzance to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Penzance to Hemel Hempstead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Penzance and Hemel Hempstead is 400.1 km. The road distance is 524 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to London Paddington every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–260 and the journey takes 5h 9m.