How to travel from Penzance to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Penzance and Isle of Man is around 537km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Penzance to Isle of Man 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 Isle of Man → Penzance if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£230($270)
Aer Lingus
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£79($95)
Multiple operators
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.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Penzance to Isle of Man by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).
The distance between Penzance and Isle of Man is around 537km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 454km (282 miles)
It takes around 9h 55m to get from Penzance and Isle of Man by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Isle of Man is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Isle of Man is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Penzance and Isle of Man. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Penzance and Isle of Man. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Penzance and Isle of Man. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and arrive at Isle Of Man (IOM) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Penzance to Isle of Man. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Penzance to Isle of Man typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and and arrive into Isle Of Man (IOM).
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) 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 Isle of Man. 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. instead which will take 9h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Isle of Man is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 40m | £230($270) | twice daily | 537km (334 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 15m | £205($245) | every 2 hours | 672km (417 miles) |
| Train to Plymouth, plane | 6h 35m | £285($340) | every 2 hours | 755km (469 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 50m | £79($95) | once daily | 767km (477 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 9h 55m | £215($255) | twice daily | 747km (464 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, ferry | 12h 10m | £240($285) | twice daily | 788km (490 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 13hrs | £130($155) | 4 times a week | 786km (489 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 50m | £160($190) | twice daily | 715km (444 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Penzance and Isle of Man
Train operators
London Midland
Transport for Wales
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
Stagecoach South West
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man