The average train between Frome and Penzance takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Frome 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 4 hours between Frome and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frome is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Castle Cary and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Frome 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.
No, there is no direct train from Frome to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Frome station and arriving at Penzance station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Frome to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.
Frome to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Frome to Penzance train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Frome and Penzance is 258 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Frome to Penzance via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 50m.