Penzance to Southampton by train

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Overview: trains from Penzance to Southampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Penzance to Southampton, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:03 View journey
Last train 22:10 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 309
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey CA$207.35 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 19m
Train operators 6

Explore Penzance to Southampton by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Penzance to Southampton aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train travel between Penzance and Southampton: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Penzance to Southampton:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$207.35

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Penzance to Southampton daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Southampton on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 25 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:03: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:10: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:37: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:15: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 27 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Penzance to Southampton?

This journey covers a total of 309 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 5 hours and 5 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Penzance and Southampton?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Penzance and Southampton 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from Penzance to Southampton

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Penzance and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Southampton city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Penzance to Southampton

Want to know more about your journey from Penzance to Southampton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Penzance and Southampton covers 309 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.