The average train between Penzance and Fishguard takes 12h 26m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance to Fishguard. 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 4 times a day between Penzance and Fishguard. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Fishguard at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Fishguard station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
Penzance to Fishguard train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Fishguard train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Fishguard & Goodwick station.
Book your Penzance to Fishguard train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Penzance and Fishguard is 212.2 km. The road distance is 581 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Fishguard & Goodwick via Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 9h 23m.