The average train between Penzance and Scilly Isles takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance to Scilly Isles. 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 Scilly Isles. 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 Scilly Isles at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Penzance to Scilly Isles? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Scilly Isles. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Scilly Isles station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Penzance to Scilly Isles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Scilly Isles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Penzance to Scilly Isles train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Penzance and Scilly Isles is 391.1 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Scilly Isles via Reading, Guildford, and Hinchley Wood in around 6h 48m.