The average train between Taunton and Penzance takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Taunton 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 every 2 hours between Taunton and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Taunton is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Penzance at 12:41 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Taunton station and arriving at Penzance station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Taunton to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Taunton to Penzance train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Taunton and Penzance is 198.7 km. The road distance is 259 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to Penzance every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.