There are 7 ways to get from Ireland to Cornwall by plane, train, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dublin Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
best- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane DUB - NQY
- Take the train from Quintrell Downs to Luxulyantrain
7h 12m£37–307Ferry, train via Stafford
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
- Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
16h 9m£185–323Fly Dublin Airport to Exeter, train
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUB - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
8h 46m£101–305Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
9h 21m£101–267Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
9h 12m£121–281Fly Dublin Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
11h 21m£120–378Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
- Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
17h 57m£187–352
Ireland to Cornwall by tram, foot, ferry, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Cornwall is to fly and train which costs £35 - £310 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ireland to Cornwall is to fly and train which takes 7h 12m and costs £35 - £310.
The distance between Ireland and Cornwall is 252 miles.
The best way to get from Ireland to Cornwall without a car is to ferry and train via Stafford which takes 16h 9m and costs £180 - £330.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Ireland to Cornwall, including transfers.
There are 3285+ hotels available in Cornwall.
What companies run services between Ireland and Cornwall, England?
There is no direct connection from Ireland to Cornwall. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY), walk to Newquay Airport, take the line 56 bus to Railway Station, walk to Newquay, take the train to Quintrell Downs, then take the train to Luxulyan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Luxulyan via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Stafford, Exeter St Davids, and Par in around 16h 9m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £20–250
Flights from Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £20–90
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £20–160
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–150
Flights from Dublin Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–190
Flights from Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–130
Flights from Cork Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–130
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Quintrell Downs to Luxulyan
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Holyhead to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–160
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–28
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide


























