Penzance can now  be reached more easily than ever before, with the improvements in roads & rail. Holidaying in Penzance is now within easy access for all. Not only that, but a good local transport system  provides links to many places of interest, making Penzance an excellent holiday base.

Travellers to the Isles of Scilly use Penzance as the final departure point, via helicopter or ferry.

Via Car

The heavily upgraded A30 provides a direct route to Penzance. The A30 itself can be reached via the M5 and the M6, or the M3 and the A303.

Whatever route you decide to take, a useful link to aid planning is that of the AA's www.theaa.com/motoringandtravel/traffic

Via Coach

National Express runs to Penzance, with direct and connection routes from all the major cities. www.nationalexpress.com.

Local Bus Service

There is a comprehensive local bus network operated by several companies. http://www.firstgroup.com

Penzance Bus Station 

Via Rail

National Rail www.railtrack.co.uk

Virgin Trains 0845 7222 333 www.thetrainline.com

Wales & West 0870 900 773

First Great Western 0845 7000 125 

Motorrail 0845 601 0847

Refurbished Penzance Train Station

Train Entering Penzance Station

The Isles of Scilly

Helicopter (British International)

Flights to the Isles of Scilly from Penzance Heliport, 01736 363871 www.scillyhelicopter.co.uk

Isles of Scilly Skybus

Fixed wing flights from Land’s End, 0845 710 5555 www.ios-travel.co.uk 

The Isles Of Scilly Steamship Co

Ferry that leaves from Penzance Pier, 0845 710 5555 www.ios-travel.co.uk