How to travel from Londonderry to Penzance, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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 PenzanceLondonderry if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Derry (LDY) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated byRyanair UK+ 3 others
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Bus, Ferry and Train

Take the bus to Dublin Gate Theatre then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Penzance.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £360($425)
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1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Rosslare then take a ferry to Pembroke then drive to Penzance.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £275($325)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Penzance

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Londonderry to Penzance

Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Penzance

Transport options from Londonderry to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 20m
£155($185)
4 times a day824km (512 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar
18h 35m
£360($425)
twice daily1,121km (697 miles)
Bus to Dublin Busáras Bus, ferry and train19h 10m
£370($440)
4 times a day1,137km (706 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 45m
£275($325)
twice daily1,017km (632 miles)

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Airports near Penzance

The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Penzance
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Penzance
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
243km (151 miles) from Penzance