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How to get from Penzance to Gillingham (Dorset) by train?

From Penzance to Gillingham (Dorset) by train

To get from Penzance to Gillingham (Dorset) in North Dorset, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Penzance Station station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Gillingham (Dorset) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Penzance Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Penzance
    Albert Street
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    178 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 5
    Ride to train station Gillingham (Dorset)
    Ride to train station
    Gillingham (Dorset)
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Penzance to Gillingham (Dorset)
The distance between Penzance, North Dorset and Gillingham (Dorset), North Dorset is approximately 197.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 277 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Penzance to Gillingham (Dorset) by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Dorset – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Penzance

Penzance is located at Albert Street, North Dorset and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Penzance.

Train stations close to Penzance:

  • Penzance Station

Bus stations close to Penzance:

  • Bus Station, Penzance
  • Market Jew Street, Penzance
  • Penare Terrace, Penzance

Ferry stations close to Penzance:

  • Penzance Ferry Terminal, Penzance
Public transport stations close to Gillingham (Dorset), North Dorset

Gillingham (Dorset) is located at Gillingham (Dorset), North Dorset and the nearest public transport station is Ham Court, Ham Common.

Bus stations close to Gillingham (Dorset):

  • Ham Court, Ham Common
  • Kingscourt Road, Ham Common
  • Gillingham High St (Opp. School Road), Gillingham
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Gillingham (Dorset)?

    The fastest way takes 277 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Penzance and Gillingham (Dorset)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Penzance to Gillingham (Dorset)?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Paddington station near Penzance in Cornwall to Exeter St Davids station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Exeter St Davids station near Gillingham (Dorset) in North Dorset.

  • How long does it take to travel from Penzance to Gillingham (Dorset) by train?

    The total travel time between Penzance in Cornwall and Gillingham (Dorset) in North Dorset by train is about 4 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Penzance to get to Gillingham (Dorset)?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Paddington station near Penzance in Cornwall.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Penzance and Gillingham (Dorset)?

    Get off the train at the Exeter St Davids station, which is closest to Gillingham (Dorset) in North Dorset.

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