Rochester to Penzance Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Penzance takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester 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.

7h 50m
Duration: 338 mi
Distance: £173
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Totnes

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7h 38m

£139–261

Rochester to Penzance train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rochester and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Penzance at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:02 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:57 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
9:02 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
11:02 AM → 5:42 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
1:02 PM → 8:10 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:57 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
9:02 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
11:02 AM → 5:42 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
1:02 PM → 8:10 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:57 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
9:02 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
11:02 AM → 5:42 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
1:02 PM → 8:10 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:32 AM → 1:35 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 3:09 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
9:02 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
11:02 AM → 5:42 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:32 AM → 2:30 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 4:34 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
12:32 PM → 7:32 PM
7h • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:57 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
9:02 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
11:02 AM → 5:42 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
1:02 PM → 8:10 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester 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.

What companies run services between Rochester, England and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Rochester to Penzance via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 7h 38m.

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