What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Limerick?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Limerick is to train and fly which costs €75 - €260 and takes 9h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Limerick?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 9h 56m and costs €75 - €260.

How far is it from Penzance to Limerick?

The distance between Penzance and Limerick is 1072 km.

How do I travel from Penzance to Limerick without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Holyhead which takes 19h 24m and costs €280 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Limerick?

It takes approximately 19h 24m to get from Penzance to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 148+ hotels available in Limerick.

Penzance to Limerick - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Limerick by train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry, bus via Holyhead
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
19h 24m
€286–403
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NQY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
10h
€69–382
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane NQY - KIR
3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Stationbus
11h 39m
€88–326
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 55
20h 43m
€235–300
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane NQY - SNN
9h 56m
€78–260
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
10h 11m
€151–369
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane NQY - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
13h 6m
€84–429
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
4. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
12h 26m
€93–323

Penzance to Limerick by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

1Weekly Services

19h 24mAverage Duration

€286Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Limerick.

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Distance: 1,071.6 km
Duration: 19h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Abbey Street, walk to Burgh Quay, then take the bus to Limerick Arthur's Quay. Alternatively, you can take the train to Truro, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Haven House, walk 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 Limerick Colbert Station.

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