The average train between Penzance and Basingstoke takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to Basingstoke. 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 2 hours between Penzance and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Penzance to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Penzance to Basingstoke train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Penzance and Basingstoke is 338.2 km. The road distance is 454 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Reading every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–230 and the journey takes 4h 43m.