The average train between Rochester and Penzance takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Rochester and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Penzance station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Rochester to Penzance train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Penzance train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Rochester to Penzance train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rochester and Penzance is 447.7 km. The road distance is 543 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Penzance via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 57m.