First train | 06:44 | |
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Last train | 19:50 | |
Departure station | Fort William | |
Arrival station | Penzance | |
Journey time | From 16h 47m | |
Distance | 463 miles (745 km) | |
Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales |
Looking to travel from Fort William to Penzance by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 21 hours 11 minutes to travel from Fort William to Penzance by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 16 hours 47 minutes though. You'll usually find 3 trains per day running along the 463 miles (745 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Penzance, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or ScotRail to get to Penzance. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Fort William to Penzance in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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The average journey time by train between Fort William and Penzance is 21 hours and 11 minutes, with around 3 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Fort William to Penzance is 16 hours and 47 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Fort William to Penzance. Travelling from Fort William to Penzance by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Fort William to Penzance leaves at 06:44. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Fort William to Penzance leaves at 19:50. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Fort William to Penzance cover a distance of around 463 miles (745 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Penzance to Fort William.
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