Train Basingstoke to Penzance from £144 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Penzance takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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.

6h 31m
Duration: 254 mi
Distance: £144
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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6h 20m

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Basingstoke to Penzance train times

Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

8:07 PM → 7:54 AM
Arrives next day
11h 47m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:08 AM → 3:09 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
11:09 AM → 5:08 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 5:42 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
1:08 PM → 7:09 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:04 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 4:34 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 4:12 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 4:12 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 4:12 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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