What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Penzance?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Penzance is to fly and train which costs £80 - £280 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Penzance?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Penzance is to fly and train which takes 7h 42m and costs £130 - £410.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 56m.

How far is it from Belfast to Penzance?

The distance between Belfast and Penzance is 366 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Penzance without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Penzance without a car is to car ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 19h 44m and costs £310 - £1,100.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Penzance?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Belfast to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Penzance bus from?

Belfast to Penzance bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Penzance bus arrive?

Belfast to Penzance bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Penzance?

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2468+ hotels available in Penzance.

Belfast to Penzance - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Penzance by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane BFS - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 20m
£83–271
Car ferry, train via Glasgow
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
5. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
19h 44m
£318–1,070
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
20h 13m
£205–681
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
23h 56m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
8h 12m
£132–372
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
7h 42m
£132–402
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane DUB - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 30m
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain
19h 52m
Car ferry, train #2
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain
21h 1m
£215–521
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Penzancecar
12h 7m
£166–262

Belfast to Penzance by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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20h 13mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Penzance.

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Distance: 363.8 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Penzance, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Penzance. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY), walk to Newquay Airport, take the line 94 bus to Temp Bus Station, take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Truro, then take the train to Penzance. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanyon Place to Penzance via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 19h 44m.

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