The average train between Penzance and Maidenhead takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to Maidenhead. 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 Maidenhead. 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 Maidenhead at 4:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Maidenhead. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Maidenhead station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Penzance to Maidenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Maidenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Penzance to Maidenhead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Penzance and Maidenhead is 372.6 km. The road distance is 448 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Reading every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–230 and the journey takes 4h 43m.