St Mary's – Penzance
Ferry to England
St Mary's – Penzance
Ferry to England
Isles Of Scilly Travel provides the ferry from St Mary's to Penzance. St Mary's Penzance ferries cost between £196 and £480, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for St Mary's Penzance ferries.
The first St Mary's Penzance ferry typically departs from St Mary's at around 09:45. The last ferry usually departs at 18:45.
The St Mary's Penzance ferry trip can take around 2 hours 45 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 6 weekly sailings from St Mary's to Penzance provided by Isles Of Scilly Travel. Timetables can change from season to season.
St Mary's Penzance ferry prices typically range between £196* and £480*. The average price is typically £402*. The cheapest St Mary's Penzance ferry prices start from £196*. The average price for a foot passenger is £402*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between St Mary's to Penzance is approximately 56.1 miles (90.3km) or 49 nautical miles.
Yes, Isles Of Scilly Travel ferries allow cars on board ferries between St Mary's and Penzance. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between St Mary's and Penzance.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Isles Of Scilly Travel ferries between St Mary's and Penzance.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from St Mary's to Penzance with Isles Of Scilly Travel. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| St Mary's - Penzance Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Isles Of Scilly Travel | |
| Average Price | £393* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 09:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:45 | |
| Distance | 48 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
St Mary’s is a world in its own; Hugh Town, the centre of the island, is a haven of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs – offering a myriad of drink to sample, authentic clothing to try and an abundance of foods to taste. The town centre is the busiest part of the island, and possibly the busiest region in the entirety of the Scilly Isles; the collection of visitors and tourists enjoying a beer or a glass of wine is the closest the archipelago comes to resembling life on the mainland. For a relatively small island, there is plenty to do, especially in the summer when the weather lends itself to a leisurely stroll along the alluring walking trails. Whether you prefer to traverse on two wheels or on two feet, the rugged landscape is perfect for adventuring around to discover the perfect place for enviable photos. Away from the natural beauty, the architecture of the Old Town is a fascinating insight into the infrastructural history of the island.
Most choose to travel by foot or bicycle, however, driving is also a viable option for transport.
Holding onto the authentic romance synonymous with Cornwall, Penzance doesn’t hold the glorious beaches or polished aesthetics of other port areas, yet you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more enjoyable place than the seafront’s refreshingly simplistic promenade. Whilst the entirety of Cornwall may exemplify a laid-back surfing town, Penzance’s unusual image is what makes it standout; Victorian style promenades, ancient buildings and the Egyptian House exude a culturally historic vibe, however, the abundance of palm trees and tropical foliage typifies a Mediterranean holiday destination. Penzance, quite simply, is a town like no other. In a town like Penzance it is tempting to spend the entire time embracing the beautiful great outdoors, yet there is plenty of things to do: Penzance’s Savoy Cinema is believed to be England’s longest running cinema, showing independent films that are unlikely to be shown in mainstream media. The Penlee House Museum offers an insight into Cornwall’s history of arts, and to witness contemporary, modern art, head to the trendy Exchange Gallery. After a day of sightseeing and walking, there is no better way to spend an evening than in one of the top-drawer restaurants, or for a truly traditional Penzance experience, sample some of the famous fish and chips whilst looking out over the sea.
Due to the beautiful surroundings, many choose to wander around Penzance. For those who don’t fancy an arduous walk, there are taxis available at affordable prices.
