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How to get fromPenzance to Alicanteby train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Alicante by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane NQY - ALC
    7h 42m
    €57–406

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Penzance to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Alicantecar car
    30h 24m
    €263–923

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    42h 40m
    €197–325

  4. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane EXT - ALC
    8h 49m
    €133–475

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BRS - ALC
    10h 8m
    €133–369

  6. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane CWL - ALC
    11h 23m
    €202–377

  7. Train, car ferry via Madrid

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
    4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    31h 48m
    €245–980

  8. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Alv
    32h 28m
    €270–940

  9. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    37h 16m
    €220–855

Penzance to Alicante by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration42h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,486.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Alicante, Spain?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 42h 40m.

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