Whitstable to Penzance Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Whitstable and Penzance takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitstable 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.

8h 15m
Duration: 363 mi
Distance: £192
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Totnes

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8h 17m

£152–284

Whitstable to Penzance train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Whitstable and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:51 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
15h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:45 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
7:17 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 5:42 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
10:51 AM → 6:42 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:45 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
7:17 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 5:42 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
10:51 AM → 6:42 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:45 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
7:17 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 5:42 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
10:51 AM → 6:42 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:45 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
7:17 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 5:42 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
10:51 AM → 6:42 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:45 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
7:17 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 5:42 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
10:51 AM → 6:42 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:51 AM → 3:09 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 5:08 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 5:42 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Whitstable 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 Whitstable, England and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Whitstable to Penzance via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 8h 17m.

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