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There are 7 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 13bus 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
    9h 15m
    £60–229

  2. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    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 42m
    £223–353

  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 40m
    £98–354

  4. 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
    10h 44m
    £88–344

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

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus 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 36m
    £117–291

  6. 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 18m
    £218–383

  7. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus 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
    20h 46m
    £220–393

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration19h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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 13, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY), walk to Newquay Airport, take the line 94 bus to Bus Station, walk to Haven House, take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Truro, then take the train to Penzance. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Penzance via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 19h 42m.

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