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How to get fromPenzance to Icelandby train or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Iceland by train or plane

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane LHR - KEF
    11h 34m
    $339–887

  2. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane NQY - KEF
    10h 53m
    $268–1,243

  3. 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 Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane BRS - KEF
    11h 15m
    $278–626

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane LGW - KEF
    12h 50m
    $374–1,012

  5. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane BHX - KEF
    12h 26m
    $363–811

  6. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane CWL - KEF
    17h 14m
    $337–1,095

  7. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane MAN - KEF
    14h 6m
    $344–767

  8. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane EXT - KEF
    12h 55m
    $334–1,354

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,412.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 34m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Iceland?

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Iceland. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to KEF - Airport, then take the line 55 bus to Miðstöð. Alternatively, you can take the train to Plymouth, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to KEF - Airport, then take the line 55 bus to Miðstöð.

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