How to travel from Bangor to Penzance, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Penzance is around 700km (435 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bangor to Penzance by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Penzance → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£325($385)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Connolly then take the bus to Rosslare Europort stop 355501 then take a ferry to Fishguard then take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Penzance.
- Duration18hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£195($235)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Penzance.
- Duration19h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Rosslare then take a ferry to Pembroke then drive to Penzance.
- Duration13hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£265($315)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Penzance
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Penzance by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £120 ($140) and will take around 19h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £405 ($480).
The distance between Bangor and Penzance is around 700km (435 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)
It takes around 18hrs to get from Bangor and Penzance by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Penzance is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £405 ($480).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Penzance is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £120 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Penzance. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Penzance. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Newquay (NQY) then take the bus to Redruth station then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangor to Penzance. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Penzance is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Penzance. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bangor to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Connolly then take the bus to Rosslare Europort stop 355501 then take a ferry to Fishguard then take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Penzance. instead which will take 18hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Penzance is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 18hrs and will usually cost around £195 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Penzance
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 5h 40m | £325($385) | hourly | 700km (435 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 6h 50m | £200($240) | every 2 hours | 830km (516 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 4h 50m | £405($480) | every 3 hours | 733km (456 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 18hrs | £195($235) | once a week | 1,064km (661 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 19h 25m | £120($140) | 3 times a week | 901km (560 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13hrs | £265($315) | twice daily | 972km (604 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Penzance
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Bus Eireann
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Airports near Penzance
The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Penzance
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Penzance
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 243km (151 miles) from Penzance