The average train between Penzance and Tilbury takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to Tilbury. 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 Tilbury. 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 Tilbury at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Tilbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Penzance to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Penzance to Tilbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Penzance and Tilbury is 440.8 km. The road distance is 534 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to London Paddington every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–260 and the journey takes 5h 9m.