How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Penzance, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Penzance is around 691km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Penzance by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Penzance → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, Fly
Take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Newquay (NQY).
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost£420($495)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Rosslare then take a ferry to Pembroke then drive to Penzance.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£280($330)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Penzance
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Penzance by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £205 ($245) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £420 ($495).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Penzance is around 691km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 573km (356 miles)
It takes around 13h 50m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Penzance by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Penzance is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx £420 ($495).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Penzance is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £205 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 7h 35m.
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 Giant’s Causeway to Penzance. We recommend that you drive to Rosslare then take a ferry to Pembroke then drive to Penzance. instead which will take 13h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Penzance is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 50m and will usually cost around £280 ($330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Penzance
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, Fly + 4 similar | 6h 45m | £420($495) | every 3 hours | 840km (522 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 7h 20m | £205($245) | every 3 hours | 871km (541 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 35m | £340($405) | hourly | 806km (501 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 9h 20m | £305($360) | every 2 hours | 932km (579 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 7h 20m | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 691km (429 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 50m | £280($330) | twice daily | 1,047km (651 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Penzance
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Train operators
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Bus companies
Aircoach
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