The average train between Wareham and Penzance takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Wareham 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 Wareham and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Wareham is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Upwey and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Wareham 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 Wareham to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Upwey station and arriving at Penzance station via Castle Cary station and Exeter St Davids station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Wareham to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Upwey station.
Wareham to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
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The distance between Wareham and Penzance is 251 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Wareham to Penzance via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 5m.