The average train between Southampton and Penzance takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Southampton 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.
Trains run twice a week between Southampton and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Penzance station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
Southampton to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Southampton to Penzance train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southampton and Penzance is 305 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Penzance via Westbury (Wilts) in around 5h 59m.