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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Funchal is to train and fly which costs €80 - €300 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Funchal is to train and fly which takes 11h 47m and costs €80 - €300.

How far is it from Penzance to Funchal?

The distance between Penzance and Funchal is 2275 km.

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

It takes approximately 28h 5m to get from Penzance to Funchal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Funchal?

There are 4800+ hotels available in Funchal.

Penzance to Funchal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Penzance to Funchal by bus, plane, or train

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

Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Madeira Airport (FNC)NQY - FNC
28h 5m
€112–332
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Madeira Airport (FNC)BRS - FNC
11h 47m
€84–296
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Madeira Airport (FNC)EXT - FNC
22h 56m
€151–583
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Madeira Airport (FNC)LGW - FNC
13h 27m
€176–334
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)LTN - FNC
13h 4m
€177–358
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)STN - FNC
13h 16m
€186–359

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

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25h 47mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penzance to Funchal.

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Distance: 2,275.2 km
Duration: 28h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Funchal. However, you can take the bus to Newquay Bus Station, take the line 56 bus to Newquay Airport, walk to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the bus to Boa Nova. Alternatively, 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.

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