The average train between Penzance and Margate takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance to Margate. 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 Margate. 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 Margate at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Margate. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Margate station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Penzance to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Penzance to Margate train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Penzance and Margate is 506.7 km. The road distance is 637 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 14m.