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How to get fromDublin to Penzanceby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Penzance by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    6h 32m
    £46–225

  2. Ferry, train via Stafford

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford 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
    14h 29m
    £201–342

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Penzancecar car
    13h 15m
    £113–420

  4. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    8h 15m
    £108–292

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    8h 53m
    £101–282

  6. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain train
    16h 4m
    £203–360

Dublin to Penzance by ferry and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Penzance. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY), walk to Newquay Airport, take the line 94 bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Truro, then take the train to Penzance. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Penzance via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Stafford, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 14h 29m.

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