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How to get fromPenzance to Corkby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Penzance to Cork by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 370
    5. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    20h 19m
    €237–547

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NQY - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    10h 6m
    €80–291

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry car ferry
    29h 5m
    €185–666

  4. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane NQY - ORK
    12h 17m
    €122–357

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    9h 28m
    €184–414

  6. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane NQY - KIR
    3. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain train
    12h 4m
    €96–262

Penzance to Cork by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration20h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 903.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Cork. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Pembroke Dock, walk to Pembroke Dock, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to SETU Cork Road, then take the bus to Cork Andersn's Quay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penzance to George's Quay via Plymouth, Royal Parade, Royal William Yard, Plymouth, Port de Roscoff, Cork Port, and Ringaskiddy in around 29h 5m.

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