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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Penzance by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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

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    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 44m
    £55–221

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 761 / ...
    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
    19h 59m
    £237–435

  3. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    10h 27m
    £124–316

  4. 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 3m
    £129–316

  5. 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
    12h 46m
    £89–240

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

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration19h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Penzance. However, you can take the bus to Airport Zone 11, 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 bus from Galway Coach Stn to Penzance via Parkgate St, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 19h 59m.

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