The average train between Poole and Penzance takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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 Poole and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Upwey and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Penzance station via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Poole to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Poole to Penzance train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Poole and Penzance is 260.3 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Penzance via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 15m.