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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway 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 43m
    £223–353

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 47m
    £60–219

  3. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane NOC - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    21h 42m
    £84–334

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus 760 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain train
    20h 16m
    £220–393

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain train
    20h 19m
    £218–383

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

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt 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
    12h 56m
    £83–334

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    11h 5m
    £117–291

  8. Train, bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane KIR - NQY
    4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    28h 9m
    £97–238

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration19h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 660.9 mi
  • Duration: 19h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway 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 the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) 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.

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