The average train between Bournemouth and Cornwall takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Cornwall. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Cornwall at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Cornwall station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
Bournemouth to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Par station.
Book your Bournemouth to Cornwall train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and Cornwall is 205.5 km. The road distance is 486 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Luxulyan via Reading and Par in around 9h 23m.