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How to get from Isles Of Scilly to Penzance by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Isles Of Scilly to Penzance ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Isles Of Scilly to Penzance is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Isles Of Scilly to Penzance can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Isles Of Scilly to Penzance ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Scillonian Ferry. This way you can find the best deal on a Isles Of Scilly Penzance ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Scillonian Ferry ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Isles Of Scilly to Penzance simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Isles Of Scilly to Penzance Ferry Information

Port of departure
Isles Of Scilly
United Kingdom
Port of Arrival
Penzance
United Kingdom
England
Distance
36 mi
Ferry Companies
Scillonian Ferry
Frequency of crossings
8 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
2 hours 50 min
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Ferry Isles Of Scilly Penzance: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Isles Of Scilly to Penzance, you'll find tickets range from £84 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £93 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Isles Of Scilly to Penzance route is £87. The average ferry crossing time from Isles Of Scilly to Penzance is 2 hours 45 min. The slowest ferries will take 2 hours 45 min to reach Penzance, while the fastest boats will arrive in Penzance in 2 hours 45 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Isles Of Scilly at 14:00. The last boat to Penzance leaves the port of Isles Of Scilly at 16:30.

Average price of a Isles Of Scilly to Penzance ferry crossing
£87
Price range of ferries Isles Of Scilly Penzance (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£84 - £93
Average crossing time Isles Of Scilly Penzance
2 hours 45 min
Departure time of first ferry to Penzance
14:00
Time last ferry leaves for Penzance
16:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Penzance
16:45
Arrival time of last ferry to Penzance
19:15

Why travel by ferry from Isles Of Scilly to Penzance?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Isles Of Scilly to Penzance ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Penzance. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Isles Of Scilly to Penzance is an ideal way to travel.

Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
If you compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to get from Isles Of Scilly to Penzance. But you are stuck in your seat, strapped in by your seatbelt, and there is almost no opportunity to travel. On the other hand, during the Isles Of Scilly Penzance crossing on the Scillonian Ferry ferry, you have total freedom in your activities, to eat, walk, entertain or rest. You will never have so much freedom and entertainment during a flight!
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
There is no better way to travel between Isles Of Scilly and Penzance with your family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Isles Of Scilly, imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. This boat trip between Isles Of Scilly and Penzance will remain an unforgettable moment for your children.
Transporting your bike is not a problem
Travelling with your bike on a train, plane or bus is often a nightmare because it is so cumbersome to carry. This is not the case on the ferry. Like any vehicle, your two-wheeler will be parked in the ship's garage. You leave it there for the duration of the Isles Of Scilly-Penzance crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will get on your bike in Penzance to get off the boat.

Which companies operate between Isles Of Scilly and Penzance?

If you want to travel between Isles Of Scilly and Penzance by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Scillonian Ferry who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Scillonian Ferry Isles Of Scilly Penzance
Scillonian Ferry
Scillonian Ferry operates ferry services to United Kingdom, including ferry services between the ports of Isles Of Scilly and Penzance. On Vivanoda, you can compare Isles Of Scilly-Penzance fares and book a Scillonian Ferry ticket between Isles Of Scilly and Penzance. Scillonian Ferry operates 8 crossings a week to Penzance from Isles Of Scilly and the journey time is 2 hours 50 min. More information about Scillonian Ferry
2 hours 50 min
8 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Isles Of Scilly? Where do the boats arrive in Penzance?

Port of departure in Isles Of Scilly

Scillonian Ferry ferries depart for Penzance from the following ports in Isles Of Scilly:

St Mary's Isles Of Scilly Terminal
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Port of arrival in Penzance

Scillonian Ferry ships arrive in Penzance from the following ports:

Penzance Harbour
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Isles Of Scilly to Penzance, it will take you at least 2 hours 50 min to cover the 36 mi between Isles Of Scilly and Penzance.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Isles Of Scilly and Penzance in winter) and the ferry company (Scillonian Ferry). There are currently 8 crossings a week between Isles Of Scilly and Penzance.

There are 1 ferry companies operating between Isles Of Scilly and Penzance: Scillonian Ferry.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Scillonian Ferry.

Before booking, compare the prices of Scillonian Ferry on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Isles Of Scilly Penzance ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Isles Of Scilly and Penzance, you will travel 36 mi.

To go by boat from Isles Of Scilly to Penzance, you can find prices ranging from £84 for the lowest, to £93 for the highest. The average price we observed was £87.

The first ferry leaves Isles Of Scilly at 14:00 for Penzance.

The last ferry to Penzance usually departs from Isles Of Scilly at 16:30.

What is a Isles Of Scilly to Penzance ferry crossing like?

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Isles Of Scilly and Penzance would be like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Isles Of Scilly Penzance cruise on board Scillonian Ferry, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Isles Of Scilly to disembarkation in Penzance. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Isles Of Scilly and Penzance.

Departure from Isles Of Scilly by ferry

Here are the steps to embark before your Isles Of Scilly Penzance ferry journey begins:

  • Arrival time in Isles Of Scilly port / You should arrive in the port of Isles Of Scilly well in advance. Please check this with your Scillonian Ferry company. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Isles Of Scilly - Penzance crossing / In Isles Of Scilly, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Scillonian Ferry ticket offices at the Isles Of Scilly ferry terminal. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Penzance / Watch out for voice messages in the Isles Of Scilly ferry terminal inviting you to board. In your vehicle, Scillonian Ferry staff will proceed with boarding line by line. Wait patiently for your turn.

On board the ship between Isles Of Scilly and Penzance

On Scillonian Ferry ships, there is something for everyone. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

Penzance is in sight, disembarkation imminent!

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Penzance:

  • The ferry enters Penzance Harbour / You will be allowed to return to the ship's garage once the ferry has docked. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Penzance harbour from the deck of the boat.
  • If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Penzance Harbour.
  • Leave the ship and Penzance is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. The customs staff at Penzance harbour can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Penzance is waiting for you!

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