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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 Exeter, fly

    best
    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
    22h 26m
    $210–740

  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
    11h 9m
    $176–689

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    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 47m
    $318–902

  4. 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 30m
    $231–658

  5. 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 57m
    $353–1,027

  6. 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 37m
    $321–833

  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 17m
    $301–722

  8. 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
    15h 23m
    $319–1,119

Exeter (EXT) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,081 km
  • Duration: 22h 26m

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 Exeter St Davids, walk to Clifton Place, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) 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 Truro, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the line 94 bus to Newquay Airport, walk to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to Kef-Airport, then take the line 55 bus to Miðstöð.

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