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

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

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  1. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane NQY - KIR
    10h
    €79–251

  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 Mallowtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain train
    11h 26m
    €76–269

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain train Ic
    21h 4m
    €289–522

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 40
    33h 22m
    €168–640

  5. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane NQY - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain train
    15h 6m
    €130–329

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LTN - KIR
    11h 23m
    €219–692

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration21h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.6 km
  • Duration: 10h

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

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Tralee. However, you can take the train to Truro, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the line 94 bus to Newquay Airport, walk to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, then take the bus to Tralee Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penzance to Tralee via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 21h 4m.

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