The average train between Fishguard and Penzance takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Fishguard 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 3 times a day between Fishguard and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fishguard is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Penzance at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fishguard to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Fishguard station and arriving at Penzance station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Fishguard to Penzance train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.
Fishguard to Penzance train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Fishguard to Penzance train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Fishguard and Penzance is 212.2 km. The road distance is 581 km.
You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Penzance via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth in around 8h 33m.