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How to get fromPenzance to Funchalby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Funchal by train or plane

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  1. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeBRS - FNC
    11h 44m
    €92–393

  2. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeLGW - FNC
    13h 29m
    €147–284

  3. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeSTN - FNC
    13h 14m
    €158–306

  4. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeCWL - FNC
    24h 37m
    €225–651

  5. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    4. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeMAN - FNC
    15h 17m
    €150–549

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Funchal, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Funchal. However, you can take the train to Plymouth, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the bus to Boa Nova. Alternatively, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the bus to Boa Nova.

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