The average train between Penzance and Watford takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to Watford. 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 Watford. 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 Watford at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Watford. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Watford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Penzance to Watford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Watford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Penzance to Watford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and London Overground.
The distance between Penzance and Watford is 399 km. The road distance is 511 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.