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How to get fromSligo to Penzanceby train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Sligo to Penzance by train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead 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
    20h 5m
    £224–354

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 43m
    £65–228

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sligo to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Penzancecar car
    14h 24m
    £188–468

  4. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane NOC - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    20h 57m
    £81–331

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain train
    20h 41m
    £219–384

  6. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus bus 23
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain train
    21h 29m
    £225–392

  7. Bus to Donegal Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Croithlíbus bus
    2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane CFN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    13h 52m
    £101–382

  8. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    12h 1m
    £122–300

  9. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NOC - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    9h 35m
    £133–343

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration20h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.5 mi
  • Duration: 20h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Penzance. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to George's Dock, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Plymouth, then take the train to Penzance. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sligo to Penzance via Larne and Cairnryan in around 14h 24m.

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