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How to get fromIreland to Penzanceby tram, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Ireland to Penzance by tram, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Tram, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

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    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    6h 55m
    £50–215

  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
    15h 45m
    £219–385

  3. 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 38m
    £111–290

  4. 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
    9h 16m
    £115–300

  5. 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
    17h 48m
    £221–412

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

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Ireland and Penzance, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Penzance. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, 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 vehicle from Spencer Dock to Penzance via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Stafford, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 15h 45m.

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