The distance between Londonderry and Penzance is around 824km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Londonderry to Penzance by bus, ferry, train, 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 → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Newquay (NQY).
Take the bus to Dublin Gate Theatre then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Penzance.
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Drive to Rosslare then take a ferry to Pembroke then drive to Penzance.
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There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Penzance by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around £155 ($185) and will take around 4h 20m.
The distance between Londonderry and Penzance is around 824km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 556km (345 miles)
It takes around 18h 35m to get from Londonderry and Penzance by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Penzance is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Penzance is to fly which will typically cost around £155 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Penzance. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Penzance. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes you can fly from Londonderry and Penzance. Flights depart from Derry (LDY) and arrive at Newquay (NQY) - via Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Londonderry to Penzance. There is however a flight that goes via Manchester (MAN). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Londonderry to Penzance typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Derry (LDY) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Londonderry to Penzance. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Gate Theatre then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Penzance. instead which will take 18h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Penzance is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 18h 35m and will usually cost around £360 ($425).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4h 20m | £155($185) | 4 times a day | 824km (512 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 18h 35m | £360($425) | twice daily | 1,121km (697 miles) |
Bus to Dublin Busáras Bus, ferry and train | 19h 10m | £370($440) | 4 times a day | 1,137km (706 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 45m | £275($325) | twice daily | 1,017km (632 miles) |
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The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.