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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 38m
    €89–487

  2. 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 Lisboncar car
    29h 47m
    €252–922

  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 38m
    €423–774

  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 29m
    €124–330

  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 55m
    €171–375

  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 11m
    €181–418

  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 33m
    €225–494

  8. Bus via Lille

    1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus
    45h 30m
    €251–437

  9. 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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    46h 33m
    €156–439

Penzance to Portugal by train, subway, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration36h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,152.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 38m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Portugal?

You can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to R. Palma via London Victoria, Dover, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lisbon - Oriente, and Estação Oriente in around 45h 30m.

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