What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Penzance?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Penzance is to train and fly which costs £60 - £230 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Penzance?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Penzance is to fly and train which takes 9h 7m and costs £160 - £340.

How far is it from Cork to Penzance?

The distance between Cork and Penzance is 471 miles.

How do I travel from Cork to Penzance without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Penzance without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 20h 54m and costs £200 - £500.

How long does it take to get from Cork to Penzance?

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Cork to Penzance, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2672+ hotels available in Penzance.

Cork to Penzance - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car ferry

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

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Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
9h 7m
£161–335
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane DUB - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 40m
£61–222
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus 600
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus 370
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain
20h 54m
£204–493
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
27h 46m
£157–556
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain
13h 7m
£204–537
Train to Kerry Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane KIR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
11h 38m
£85–224
Fly Cork Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane ORK - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 18m
£101–260
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
12h 36m
£204–465

Cork to Penzance by bus, ferry, and train

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20h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 468.5 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Penzance. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Plymouth, then take the train to Penzance. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Penzance via SETU Cork Road, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, and Cardiff Central in around 20h 54m.

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