What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Channel Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Channel Islands is to drive and car ferry which costs $110 - $320 and takes 7h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Channel Islands?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Channel Islands is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $140 - $420.

How far is it from Penzance to Channel Islands?

The distance between Penzance and Channel Islands is 487 km.

How do I travel from Penzance to Channel Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Channel Islands without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 11h 25m and costs $330 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Channel Islands?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Penzance to Channel Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Channel Islands?

There are 52+ hotels available in Channel Islands.

Penzance to Channel Islands - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Channel Islands by car, car ferry, train, bus, or plane

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Penzance to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Jersey St Helier
7h 44m
$116–318
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Penzance to Castle Cary
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upwey
3. Take the train from Upwey to Poole
4. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Port
11h 25m
$335–543
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Port
15h 22m
$209–367
Train, fly to Jersey Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER)EXT - JER
5h 26m
$152–443
Train, fly to Guernsey Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)EXT - GCI
5h 21m
$142–413

Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

$131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Channel Islands. However, you can drive to Poole then take the car ferry to Jersey St Helier. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penzance to Guernsey St Peter Port via Castle Cary, Upwey, Poole, and Poole in around 11h 25m.

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