The average train between Penzance and Marseille takes 13h 42m and the fastest train takes 11h 54m. There is at least one train per day from Penzance to Marseille. 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 once daily between Penzance and Marseille. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Marseille at 2:48 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h 42m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Marseille station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
Penzance to Marseille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Marseille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Book your Penzance to Marseille train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and Marseille is 1,124.2 km. The road distance is 1,693 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Marseille St Charles via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h.