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How to get fromCork to Penzanceby plane, train, bus, ferry, or 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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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    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 10m
    £156–350

  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 40m
    £71–242

  3. 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
    £201–473

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    27h 55m
    £157–561

  5. 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
    10h 9m
    £82–228

  6. 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 Penzancetrain train
    13h 9m
    £209–577

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane ORK - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 19m
    £106–300

  8. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    12h 37m
    £205–470

Cork to Penzance by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration20h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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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