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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

    best
    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 43m
    €98–238

  2. Fly from Land'S End Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Land'S End Airport (LEQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LEQ - ALC
    8h 13m
    €55–209

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Penzance to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Alicantecar car
    30h 24m
    €242–922

  4. Train, bus via León

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Leonbus bus
    4. Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Ave
    5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    34h 57m
    €458–905

  5. 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 45m
    €167–378

  6. 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 9m
    €145–327

  7. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Alv
    33h
    €254–962

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    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 Madrid - Barajas Airport T4bus bus
    4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    35h 19m
    €295–732

  9. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    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 Alicantebus bus
    39h 24m
    €344–649

Penzance to Alicante by train, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration34h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€458Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,486.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

Astro Air International Inc and Ryanair fly from Land'S End Airport (LEQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) once daily.

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