The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Penzance takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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 hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Penzance at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria station and arriving at Penzance station via Stratford (London) station and Totnes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Southend-on-Sea to Penzance train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
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The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Penzance is 466.4 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Penzance via Stratford, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 8h 2m.