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How to get fromKinsale to Cornwallby car ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kinsale to Cornwall by car ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    29h 7m
    £168–484

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    8h 34m
    £124–300

  3. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane KIR - NQY
    24h 25m
    £150–294

  4. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    9h 17m
    £127–300

Kerry Airport (KIR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration19h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 483.3 mi
  • Duration: 29h 7m

What companies run services between Kinsale, Ireland and Cornwall, England?

There is no direct connection from Kinsale to Cornwall. However, you can take the line 226 bus to Cork Bus Stn, walk to South Mall, take the line 223 bus to Ringaskiddy, walk to Cork Port, take the car ferry to Port de Roscoff, take the car ferry to Plymouth, walk to Plymouth, take the train to Par, then take the train to Luxulyan. Alternatively, you can take the line 226 bus to Cork Bus Stn, take the bus to Kerry Airport, walk to Kerry Airport (KIR) airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY), then take the taxi to Cornwall.

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