How to travel from Isle of Man to Penzance, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Penzance is around 620km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Penzance by ferry, train, bus, 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 → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Newquay (NQY).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£335($395)
Loganair
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Penzance.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£79($95)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Penzance.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Liverpool then drive to Penzance.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Penzance
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Penzance by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £335 ($395).
The distance between Isle of Man and Penzance is around 620km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 454km (282 miles)
It takes around 10h 10m to get from Isle of Man and Penzance by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Penzance is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £335 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Penzance is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Penzance. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Penzance. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Isle of Man and Penzance. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) and arrive at Newquay (NQY) - via Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Isle of Man to Penzance. There is however a flight that goes via Manchester (MAN). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Isle of Man to Penzance typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) and and arrive into Newquay (NQY).
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 Isle of Man to Penzance. We recommend that you take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Birmingham New Street then Plymouth and then to Penzance. instead which will take 10h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Penzance is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Penzance
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 55m | £335($395) | every 3 hours | 620km (385 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 15m | £205($245) | every 2 hours | 673km (418 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 6h 50m | £285($340) | every 2 hours | 756km (470 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 35m | £79($95) | once daily | 769km (478 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 10h 10m | £215($255) | twice daily | 747km (464 miles) |
| Ferry to Liverpool, train | 12h 15m | £240($285) | twice daily | 788km (490 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 45m | £160($190) | twice daily | 715km (444 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Penzance
Train operators
London Midland
Transport for Wales
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
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