The average train between Basingstoke and Cornwall takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Basingstoke to Cornwall. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Basingstoke and Cornwall. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Cornwall at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Cornwall? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Cornwall station via Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Basingstoke to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Par station.
Book your Basingstoke to Cornwall train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Basingstoke and Cornwall is 273.8 km. The road distance is 389 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Par every 2 hours. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 5h 51m.