Skegness to Penzance Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Penzance takes 11h 10m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Skegness to Penzance. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 10m
Duration: 468 mi
Distance: £224
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain
Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain

9h 50m

£168–319

Skegness to Penzance train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Skegness and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Penzance at 4:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:19 PM → 1:35 PM
Arrives next day
17h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:05 AM → 5:08 PM
10h 3m • 4 changes
8:17 AM → 5:42 PM
9h 25m • 4 changes
9:18 AM → 7:09 PM
9h 51m • 4 changes
10:16 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:18 AM → 7:32 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
11:16 AM → 8:45 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
12:16 PM → 9:37 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
4:16 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
17h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:05 AM → 5:10 PM
10h 5m • 4 changes
8:17 AM → 5:42 PM
9h 25m • 4 changes
9:16 AM → 6:42 PM
9h 26m • 4 changes
10:16 AM → 8:10 PM
9h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:05 AM → 5:10 PM
10h 5m • 4 changes
8:17 AM → 5:42 PM
9h 25m • 4 changes
9:16 AM → 6:42 PM
9h 26m • 4 changes
10:16 AM → 8:10 PM
9h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:05 AM → 5:10 PM
10h 5m • 4 changes
8:17 AM → 5:42 PM
9h 25m • 4 changes
9:16 AM → 6:42 PM
9h 26m • 4 changes
10:16 AM → 8:10 PM
9h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:05 AM → 5:10 PM
10h 5m • 4 changes
8:17 AM → 5:42 PM
9h 25m • 4 changes
9:16 AM → 6:42 PM
9h 26m • 4 changes
10:16 AM → 8:10 PM
9h 54m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skegness to Penzance? 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.

What companies run services between Skegness, England and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Skegness to Penzance via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 9h 50m.

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