The average train between Penzance and West Sussex takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to West Sussex. 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 West Sussex. 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 West Sussex at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Penzance to West Sussex? 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 West Sussex. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at West Sussex station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Penzance to West Sussex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to West Sussex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnham station.
Book your Penzance to West Sussex train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and West Sussex is 374.7 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Billingshurst via Exeter St Davids, Salisbury, Southampton Central, and Barnham in around 8h 25m.