The average train between Wareham and Penzance takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. 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 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wareham is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Upwey and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Wareham station and arriving at Penzance station via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Wareham to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Upwey station.
Wareham to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Wareham to Penzance train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Wareham and Penzance is 251 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Wareham to Penzance via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 59m.