The average train between Penzance and Southampton Port takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to Southampton Port. 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 hourly between Penzance and Southampton Port. 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 Southampton Port at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Southampton Port. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Southampton Port station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Penzance to Southampton Port train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Southampton Port train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your Penzance to Southampton Port train tickets online with Cross Country, South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Penzance and Southampton Port is 302.1 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Millbrook (Hants) via Exeter St Davids and Salisbury in around 6h 38m.