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There are 10 ways to get from Rochester to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Totnes

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain train
    7h 52m
    £140–263

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain train Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    10h 24m
    £52–115

  3. Drive  314.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Penzancecar car 314.1 mi
    5h 31m
    £80–115

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 59m
    £177–548

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Farringdontrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 46m
    £143–257

  6. Train, bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    10h 51m
    £62–94

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LCY - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 1m
    £341–703

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LGW - NQY
    4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 47m
    £114–361

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LTN - NQY
    4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 11m
    £120–370

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    6h 52m
    £76–349

Rochester to Penzance by train and subway

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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 7h 52m.

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