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How to get fromCork to Penzanceby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cork to Penzance by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    5. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    19h 39m
    £227–358

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 41m
    £64–231

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Cork to Roscoffferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Roscoff to Plymouthferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    27h 52m
    £176–210

  4. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane KIR - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    25h 32m
    £89–225

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain train
    20h 54m
    £235–496

  6. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    9h 9m
    £141–340

  7. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain train
    10h 45m
    £200–547

  8. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane SNN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    13h 41m
    £86–337

Cork to Penzance by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration19h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697 mi
  • Duration: 19h 39m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Penzance, England?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Penzance. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Plymouth, then take the train to Penzance. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City Hall to Penzance via Ringaskiddy, Cork, Roscoff, Plymouth, Cremyll Street, Royal Parade, and Plymouth in around 27h 52m.

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