The average train between Axminster and Penzance takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster 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 Axminster and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Penzance station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Axminster to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Axminster to Penzance train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Axminster and Penzance is 194.3 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Penzance via Exeter St Davids in around 4h 23m.