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

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There are 10 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 2m
    €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
    €263–983

  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
    37h 58m
    €412–710

  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 44m
    €133–367

  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
    €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 12m
    €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 30m
    €212–471

  8. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    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 Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane BHX - OPO
    11h 26m
    €204–451

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Lisbonbus bus
    42h 57m
    €230–394

  10. Bus via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    46h 18m
    €135–388

Penzance to Portugal by train, subway, and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration37h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,152.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 2m

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You can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Sapadores via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Lisbon, and Sete Rios in around 42h 57m.

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