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St Mary's Penzance Ferry

Connecting the island of St Mary’s within the Isles of Scilly with the town of Penzance on the coast of England, this ferry route provides one of the few connections from the mainland to the Isles of Scilly. From the island of St Mary’s, the largest of the Scilly islands, and also the most populated, and home to many beautiful walking paths, as well as many deserted beaches, hidden coves, and archaeological sites that are easy to find, to the town of Penzance, the major touristic hub for Cornwall, thanks to its rich history that can be seen in the many different castles and churches that are scattered around the town, as well as the beautiful stretches of beaches and coves that are perfect for exploring.

With up to 8 ferries running per week on this route, provided by 1 ferry operator, there are plenty of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.

St Mary’s to Penzance sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Isles of Scilly to England page.
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St Mary's - Penzance Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryIsles of Scilly
Destination CountryEngland
No. of Operators1
OperatorsIsles Of Scilly Travel
Average Price$520
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings6
Average Sailing Duration2 h 45 m
Fastest Sailing Duration2 h 45 m
First Ferry09:45
Last Ferry18:45
Distance49 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.

St Mary's to Penzance Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from St Mary's to Penzance?

    The ferry crossing time from St Mary's to Penzance is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from St Mary's to Penzance?

    St Mary's to Penzance ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from St Mary's to Penzance is $520. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between St Mary's to Penzance?

    Isles Of Scilly Travel provide the ferries from St Mary's to Penzance.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from St Mary's to Penzance?

    Book ferries from St Mary's to Penzance through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from St Mary's to Penzance?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from St Mary's to Penzance with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from St Mary's to Penzance?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from St Mary's to Penzance with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from St Mary's to Penzance?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:

  • How far is St Mary's to Penzance?

    The distance from St Mary's to Penzance is 49 nautical miles.

St Mary’s to Penzance Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule for this ferry route has up to 8 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for this ferry route can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes made by the ferry operator, changes to the ferry route, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.


How long does the Ferry to Penzance from St Mary’s take?

Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take between 2 hours and 45 minutes, and 3 hours, and this variation is caused by numerous reasons, such as changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail. This means that all sail times that are given here are to be taken as estimates only, and be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.


St Mary’s to Penzance Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Penzance from St Mary’s will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and other such factors, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our useful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.


Can I take my Car on the Ferry to Penzance from St Mary’s?

You are currently not able to take your car with you on this ferry route.

St Mary's to Penzance Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/31/2025 and 4/6/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Isles Of Scilly Travel 14:00 16:45 2 hours 45 minutes Sat
Isles Of Scilly Travel 14:30 17:15 2 hours 45 minutes Sun
Isles Of Scilly Travel 16:30 19:15 2 hours 45 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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