The average train between Lewes and Penzance takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Lewes 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 3 hours between Lewes and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Penzance at 12:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lewes 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 Lewes to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Penzance station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Lewes to Penzance train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Lewes to Penzance train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Lewes to Penzance train tickets online with Southern and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Lewes and Penzance is 401.1 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Penzance via Gatwick Airport and Reading in around 10h 30m.