The average train between Penzance and Montpellier takes 14h 40m and the fastest train takes 11h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance to Montpellier. 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 5 times a day between Penzance and Montpellier. 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 Montpellier at 2:11 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 14h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Montpellier station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
Penzance to Montpellier train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Montpellier train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Book your Penzance to Montpellier train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and Montpellier is 1,016.3 km. The road distance is 1,682 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Montpellier Saint-Roch via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 39m.