How to travel from Penzance to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Penzance and Belfast is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Penzance to Belfast by train, ferry, 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 Belfast → Penzance if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost£405($480)
Loganair
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Plymouth then Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Pembroke then take a ferry to Rosslare then drive to Belfast.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£265($315)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Penzance to Belfast by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £195 ($230) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £405 ($480).
The distance between Penzance and Belfast is around 689km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (310 miles)
It takes around 14h 10m to get from Penzance and Belfast by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Belfast is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £405 ($480).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Belfast is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £195 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Penzance and Belfast. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Penzance and Belfast. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Penzance and Belfast. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and arrive at Belfast City (BHD) - via Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Penzance to Belfast. There is however a flight that goes via Manchester (MAN). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Penzance to Belfast typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and and arrive into Belfast City (BHD).
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) 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 Penzance to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Plymouth then Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast. instead which will take 14h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Belfast is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 10m and will usually cost around £225 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 50m | £405($480) | twice daily | 718km (446 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 50m | £325($385) | hourly | 689km (428 miles) |
| Train to Plymouth, plane | 6h 15m | £195($230) | every 2 hours | 808km (502 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 25m | £215($255) | twice daily | 766km (476 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 14h 10m | £225($265) | 3 times a week | 854km (530 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, ferry | 16h 15m | £355($420) | 4 times a day | 1,063km (661 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 17h 50m | £310($370) | 6 times a week | 1,314km (817 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 45m | £265($315) | twice daily | 963km (598 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Penzance and Belfast
Train operators
London Midland
Transport for Wales
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast