Rochester to Penzance Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Penzance takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. There is a train service every few hours 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 54m
Duration: 341 mi
Distance: £179
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Totnes

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Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain
Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain
Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain

8h 19m

£141–264

Rochester to Penzance train times

Trains run hourly between Rochester and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Penzance at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:38 PM → 7:40 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 8:49 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
2:38 PM → 10:16 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
3:38 PM → 11:15 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:54 AM → 2:30 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 4:34 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
12:18 PM → 7:32 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:37 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:37 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:37 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:37 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:37 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 31m • 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 Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 8h 19m.

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