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There are 11 ways to get from Penzance to Portugal by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane EXT - OPO
    8h 48m
    €249–413

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

    cheapest
    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
    €117–344

  3. 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
    €283–1,004

  4. 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 32m
    €415–713

  5. 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 42m
    €132–367

  6. 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 56m
    €159–407

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane LHR - LIS
    10h 51m
    €247–656

  8. 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 13m
    €169–460

  9. 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 39m
    €217–481

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela 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 Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane LGW - LIS
    11h 56m
    €227–624

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    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 (Bercy Seine) to Lisbonbus bus
    47h
    €260–440

Penzance to Portugal by train, subway, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration36h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,362.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Portugal?

You can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to R. Palma via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Lisbon, and Estação Oriente in around 47h.

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