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

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There are 7 ways to get from Penzance to Waterford by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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

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    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 Waterfordtrain train
    9h 52m
    €63–268

  2. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    16h 39m
    €223–405

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    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 Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    31h 24m
    €205–692

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    10h 59m
    €146–367

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    12h 13m
    €147–366

  6. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    11h 29m
    €199–440

  7. Train, ferry, bus

    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 Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    17h 56m
    €227–535

Penzance to Waterford by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration16h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Waterford. 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 Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Waterford. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penzance to Parnell Street via Cardiff Central, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 16h 39m.

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