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

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

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  1. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

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    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane NQY - OPO
    10h 13m
    €118–344

  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 Lisboncar car
    29h 47m
    €263–933

  3. Train, bus

    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 - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus
    36h 39m
    €380–654

  4. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane NQY - LIS
    10h 20m
    €133–337

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    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 Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane BRS - OPO
    9h 49m
    €159–387

  6. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    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 Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BRS - LIS
    10h 6m
    €174–470

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    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 Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane LGW - OPO
    11h 35m
    €212–481

  8. Train, car ferry, bus via Vila Nova de Gaia

    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 Portobus bus
    4. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Lisboa - Santa Apoloniatrain train Ic / ...
    38h 56m
    €250–930

  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 Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    40h 58m
    €206–917

Penzance to Portugal by train, subway, and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration36h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,152.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Portugal. However, 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 Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), walk to Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) Metro, then take the subway to Trindade. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penzance to Lisbon via Plymouth and Santander in around 29h 47m.

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